1. Prashant H Pillai
+91 9880563151 prashantpillai@gmail.com https://in.linkedin.com/in/prashantpillai
Accomplished, senior marketing professional with 15 years of demonstrated expertise in
developing and executing strategic marketing communications increasing sales across a diverse
range of industries. Proven capacity in establishing key national and global industry contacts,
managing large volume of projects with aggressive schedules and building brand equity. A
collaborative leader committed to thought leadership, driving growth and nurturing critical
stakeholder relationships.
Professional Experience
Cofounder
The Slackline Company Jan – Dec 2015
Cofounded an events company to build and expand outdoor sporting communities by promoting
running as a sport.
Achievements
 Led, supported and implemented all aspects of the company’s operations
 Organised two successful running events, Rang Race, with participation from 425 adults and 400
children
General Manager, Marketing Communications
PDA Trade Fairs May 2011 – Jun 2014
Led the delivery of external communications to customers, trade, industry and media that drove
business opportunities and stimulated sales for the organisation.
Achievements
 Led marketing communication for six marquee shows that registered on overall footfall of 1,00,000
visitors
 Steered stakeholder engagement for India Wood, the largest wood working business to business
trade fair in Southeast Asia, resulting in 40% increase in footfall
Manager, Business Development
PDA Events May 2008 – Apr 2011
Managed existing clients, negotiating business deals and delivering services to their satisfaction.
Achievements
 Created an innovative, breakthrough platform for business to business engagement for players
in the shipping industry
 Organised 17 trade missions with global business houses across shipping and wood work industries
Sales and Marketing Executive
Various Industries Jun 2000 – Apr 2008
Worked with sales leadership to generate leads, manage client accounts, and drive growth across
real estate, insurance and education industries.

2. Education
 Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing), SJR College of Management, Bengaluru,
1997 – 2000
 Post Graduate Diploma in Global Sales and Marketing, NIS Sparta Ltd, Bengaluru,
1997 – 1999
 Post Graduate Diploma in Apparel Production Engineering, ALT Training College, Bengaluru,
1996 – 1997
Other Interests
 Passionate Slackliner
o Manages an open community for learning and teaching the sport in Cubbon Park,
Bengaluru
 A keen traveller and an adventure sports enthusiast
o Went on solo motorbike rides across India in September 2007, Karnataka in April 2006,
and from Bangalore to Kanyakumari in August 2006
 Motivated non-profit sector volunteer working with differently abled and crisis affected children
o Supported Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged in fund raising and
coordinating and conducting events
o Coordinated the Bangalore chapter of SOS Children’s Villages of India; organised events
including auctioning of paintings by Tsunami affected children, an event attended by
Princess Salimah Agha Khan