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Balaji S Alwar

Business Development & Corporate Partnerships Leader

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

@balaji_s_alwar

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About

Business development and operations leader with 30+ years of experience across international trade, corporate relationship management, sales leadership, market research, and organisational operations. Brings commercial and stakeholder-management experience that can transfer to education-sector roles in partnerships, outreach, executive education business development, and institutional operations.

Experience

  • Consultant
    Shri Aryan Global Trade Consultancy · India
    2025 – Present

    Provide trade and business consultancy support, drawing on experience in international business development, market research and stakeholder coordination.

  • Director
    Bhavishya Equipment & Engineering Pvt. Ltd. · Coimbatore, India
    2015 – 2025

    Led purchase planning and implementation, vendor development, customer satisfaction and retention. Managed finance and overall administration, alongside sales, marketing and business development. Liaised with government authorities, banks, industry associations and statutory bodies.

  • Director – Business Development (Asia Pacific & Africa)
    Environmental Pollution Solutions (EPS) World · Utah, USA
    2011 – 2015

    Researched target markets and evaluated new business opportunities across Asia Pacific and Africa. Managed project relationships from initial contact and enquiries through tenders, sales, delivery coordination and ongoing follow-up. Developed business plans, annual budgets and targets; oversaw branding, marketing and business development to support profitability. Established systems and processes to support coordinated operations and consistent market representation.

  • Head – International Business
    Unicon Engineers · India
    2008 – 2011

    Planned international marketing strategy, researched markets and developed overseas opportunities for air-pollution-control equipment. Managed export/import activities including banking, letters of credit, shipping, logistics, customs documentation and export-proceeds realization. Represented the organisation at international trade shows and industry associations; negotiated with international buyers and agents.

  • Branch Manager
    Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. · India
    2007 – 2010

    Allocated branch sales targets across verticals and managed staffing against business plans. Led sales teams to achieve targets while maintaining channel mix, business quality and cost discipline. Updated senior management on business performance and market competition.

  • Senior Relationship Manager
    Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. · India
    2006 – 2007

    Developed motor insurance business through consultants, banks, financial institutions, brokers and financial consultants. Identified, trained and guided general insurance agents; managed a team of four Sales Officers. Contributed approximately ₹50–60 lakh in monthly business volume, as recorded in the original resume; prepared monthly MIS reports and forecasts.

  • Branch Manager
    Can-Achieve Consultants Ltd. · India
    2002 – 2008

    Managed branch profit and loss, corporate service standards, team productivity, recruitment and staff development. Supported Indian entrepreneurs seeking business tie-ups and joint ventures with Canadian entrepreneurs across engineering, automobile, textiles/home furnishings and leather. Achieved branch turnover of ₹300 lakh per annum, as recorded in the original resume.

  • Senior Manager – Business Development
    Western Australian Trade Office (WATO) · India
    1995 – 2002

    Conducted business research and market intelligence using the Economy–Industry–Company (EIC) framework. Prepared economy reports, industry insights, case studies and company analyses for clients. Developed strategic tie-ups between Indian and Australian businesses across manufacturing and service sectors. Contributed to strategic trade discussions involving Woodside Petroleum and TIDCO, described in the original resume as a US$5 billion opportunity.

Education

  • MBA
    Business Administration · 2004 – 2007
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Economics · 1992 – 1995
  • Post-secondary education
    1988 – 1990
  • Secondary education
    1987 – 1988

Skills

8 to 10 years 8 to 10 years Close to a decade.
5 to 8 years 5 to 8 years A long stretch - five to eight years.
<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.

Tools / apps / platforms

<3 months <3 months Just getting started - under three months. This is also what shows when a level has not been set.
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Languages

Native / Bilingual Native / Bilingual Their first language, or as strong as one.
Tamil Speak
Fluent Fluent Comfortable using it for work.
Hindi Speak English Speak Malayalam Speak
Basic Basic A few words and simple phrases.
French Speak Spanish Speak

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