Arunav Kaushal
Delhi,India
Summary
Driven professional with leadership and strategic planning skills, coupled with strong background in team management and operational efficiency. Skilled at fostering team collaboration and implementing process improvements. Focused on driving growth and achieving organisational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6051
6051
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager– Delhi Airport
TIMDAA, Times Group
Delhi
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Spearheading a 15 member team across diverse sectors including marketing and operations.
- Directed revenue and key accounts teams to achieve INR 2 Billion in revenue, driving 21% year-on-year growth with a contribution of 45% to the overall revenue.Maintaining relationships with high-profile clients, advertisers, and media partners to secure mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Acting as a principal contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
- Driving media strategies and securing partnerships to boost revenue through alliances.
- Formulating and implementing annual business strategies to achieve organizations revenue targets by liaising across geographies spanning APAC, MENA and EMEA markets and driving profitability.
- Developing forward looking strategies for newer products and segments to venture into.
- Key clientele : BYD, Honda, Jaguar Land rover, Pernod Ricard India, Aramco, Total Energies, Exxon Mobil, Trump tower by M3M, Apple, Bacardi, Samsung, Coca Cola, Google, William Hyundai, MG, Volvo, Canon, Paytm, Omega, Rado, Emaar, Sobha Reality, JK Tyre, Jindal, Vistara, GMR Sports, PWR DUPT India League, Max Health Care, Tourism boards and Govt entities.
Group Head / Regional Head – Delhi Airport + Times OOH
Times OOH
Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded cross-functional sales initiatives in key locations: Kolkata, Mumbai, Mauritius, Delhi.
- Lead the team in executing key projects like launch of MG in India, establishing Lexus lounge at T3, JK Tyre & Hyundai structures at the International terminal approach road.
- Conceptualizing innovative advertising, DOOH, BTL, out-of-home and marketing solutions for clients and end-to-end management of branding activities.
- Partnered with OOH and programmatic agencies to drive new business development initiatives.
- Directed teams across revenue, marketing, operations and finance to achieve organizational objectives delivering more than 65% of the total business.
- Designed and delivered sales strategies informed by marketing, product insights and customer feedback.
Group Head / Regional Head – Mumbai Airport + Times OOH
Times OOH
Mumbai
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented strategic projects, focusing on media planning for Mumbai international Airport.
- Oversaw media planning, vendor partnerships and technology integration while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Responsible for managing business operations, profit centre budgeting, strategic initiatives, marketing and client servicing across India.
- Executed Renault Kwid innovation strategy, achieving gold award for best innovation of year
Manager / Sr Manager / Group Manager
Times OOH
Delhi
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Managed private treaty accounts as the single point of contact for Bennett Coleman Group
- Played a pivotal role in onboarding clients across OOH, Digital, Print and TV segments
Sales Manager
Info Edge, Naukri.com
Delhi
11.2005 - 03.2008
- Led efforts to achieve and surpass regional revenue goals.
- Managed Naukri.com digital campaign.
- Fostered regional partnerships to boost CEB brand visibility in key areas.
Consultant
Planman Consulting
Delhi
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Facilitated strategic relationship initiatives with corporate and media partners alongside Business Head
- Conducted client presentations and product pitches at meetings and dedicated SaaS events
- Developed branding and marketing strategies to enhance organizational presence.
Education
Certification - Transforming Customer Experiences
Indian School of Business
HyderabadCertification - Leadership Program
Indian Institute of Management
AhmedabadMaster of Business Administration - Marketing
International Management Institute
Belgium 2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Business Strategy Planning
- Operational Process Optimization
- Maximizing revenue generation
- Cost Efficiency Management
- Profitability enhancement
- Team Development
- Project Management
- Client Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Time-management
- Leadership development
- Business development
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Chairman's award - 2011, 2013 and 2016
- Employee of the year - 2012
- Best Team Leader - 2015
Timeline
General Manager– Delhi Airport
TIMDAA, Times Group
01.2022 - 02.2025
Group Head / Regional Head – Delhi Airport + Times OOH
Times OOH
01.2018 - 01.2022
Group Head / Regional Head – Mumbai Airport + Times OOH
Times OOH
01.2014 - 01.2018
Manager / Sr Manager / Group Manager
Times OOH
01.2008 - 01.2014
Sales Manager
Info Edge, Naukri.com
11.2005 - 03.2008
Consultant
Planman Consulting
01.2005 - 11.2005
Certification - Transforming Customer Experiences
Indian School of Business
Certification - Leadership Program
Indian Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
International Management Institute
2002 - 01.2005
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