1. Vikas Suri
A-402, Eden-4, Hiranandani Gardens
Powai, Mumbai 400 076, India
vikassuri2@gmail.com
+91 98210 46329
Professional Profile____________________________________________________________
 Graduated from IIT (Varanasi) with a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electronics
 Started career with Philips India Limited, as part of the marketing team in the Audio Division
 After four years, moved to Orson Electronics Limited (Sony-Orson) where key role was business
development, as well as arranging and negotiating international joint ventures and technical
collaborations
 Served on the board of directors of two companies in the Chhabria Group from 1987 to 1990
 After 11 years in the corporate world, founded own company, Goodwin Multimedia Private
Limited, specializing in creating and delivering Technology Based Training tools as well as
Evaluation & Certification Systems across delivery systems
Key Skills_____________________________________________________________________
Business Development, Negotiation and Contracts
Extensive experience in business development, negotiating international partnerships, as well as
overseeing financial and legal aspects of business contracts
At Sony-Orson
 Turned around the consistently loss-making consumer electronics division by
o transforming an outdated and limited product line into a modern range;
o formulating and executing a corporate marketing and sales strategy;
o building and managing a national sales team of over 60 people;
o organizing innovative product launch events nationally; and
o unveiling a highly effective advertising campaign
 Increased sales 500% over two years
 Some of the important negotiations carried out successfully included
o Trademark use and manufacturing agreement with Sony, Japan
o Agreements with Sharp, Japan and Thorn EMI Fergusson, UK to design a range of products
specifically for the Indian market
o Technical collaboration and parts supply agreements for manufacturing of televisions with
Sharp, Japan and Thorn EMI Fergusson, UK
o Technical collaboration agreement for manufacturing TV components with Murata, Japan
o Parts supply agreement with Samsung, Korea
At Mather and Platt
 Successfully negotiated a joint venture for manufacturing glass shells and picture tubes with GNFC
 Technical agreement with Videocolor, France for the new JV company

2. At Goodwin
 Built long-lasting client relationships, leading to multiple assignments with the same client over
several years through a deep understanding of the client’s businesses and a team dedicated to
service and quality
 Worked closely with a cross-section of clients in multiple industries and verticals – FMCG,
construction chemicals, banking, engineering, manufacturing, software
 Created a client base of some of the most reputed companies of the country, including Citibank,
HSBC, P&G, Colgate, HNG and Pidilite
Project / Team Management
Significant experience in managing projects and motivating large and diverse teams towards a common
goal, in both a corporate and entrepreneurial environment
 Managed project teams of 30+ people for over 100 projects, all delivered on time and within budget
 Managed a national sales team of over 60 people
 Managed the R&D and QC teams to successfully develop a strong components indigenization
program. Other than picture tube and semiconductors, import content brought down to 20% by
value
Strong Foundation in Technology
 Being a “techie at heart”, have kept pace with latest technological developments in IT
 Highly proficient in various applications, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Illustrator, Corel
Draw, Photoshop, HTML, JavaScript, Vegas, Adobe Premier
Work History _________________________________________________________________
 Founder-Director, Goodwin Multimedia Pvt Ltd, Mumbai (1990 to 2014)
 Divisional Manager – Diversification Projects, Mather and Platt Limited, Mumbai (1989-90)
 Director on the Board of Orson Marketing Ltd (1987-90)
 Director on the Board of Tower Investments Ltd (1987-90)
 Assistant General Manager – International Division, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1987-89)
 Marketing Manager, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1985-87)
 Techni-Commercial Manager, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1983-85)
 Techni-Commercial Officer, Philips India Limited, Mumbai (1979-83)
Education ____________________________________________________________________
 Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electronics from IIT (BHU), Varanasi (1979)
 Diploma in Marketing Management, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Sciences, Mumbai (1983)