Nirav P. Mehta

Contact No: +987******* Email Id: adf5by@r.postjobfree.com/rediffmail.com

: Objective:

To work in a professionally stimulating environment where integrity, hard work & sincerity are valued. To take up new challenges with great sense of responsibility assigned to me and be open for continuous Improvement In the process of achieving company’s goals. Brief Profile:

Masters in Finance & Marketing professional with basic degree in Electronics & Telecom Engineering, have over a decade of experience in Corporate Strategy, Merger & Acquisitions, Business Expansion, New verticals, setting up of international K-12 Schools in Mumbai and Strategic Operations Management. Strengths:

Confident, Flexible, Decisive, Self Driven and Result Oriented Person with Passion to Excel Brief Achievements:

Identified and presented Six K-12 projects for starting international school in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Nashik with minimum capex involved in Asset light Mode

Identified and negotiated Seven Management Contracts for Business Expansion

Sourced Property and negotiated two Centers for Business Expansion

Reduced the existing Rentals in Five Mumbai Centers by over 50% per annum by saving over 10 Million per annum in lease rentals

Negotiated media plan by over 50% there by saving over INR 10 Million

Approached Foreign Universities and established academic collaboration for international courses.

Identified and sourced Online Private Universities based in USA for Acquisition.

Approached Education Groups like Apollo, Pearson, Kaplan etc. for strategic collaboration

Established New Business verticals like Study Abroad, Route to Jobs, FMB, MS, MDP etc.

Conceived and presented Business Plan worth INR 1 Billion for Expansion.

Played crucial role in setting up a AICTE affiliated Residential Business School

Executed Strategic Investment Deal worth INR 450 Million for Navneet.

Originated and brought Several Deals in excess of INR 600-700 Million up to the SPA Level.

Conceived and presented Business Plan worth 150 Crores for Expansion.

Conceived and initiated successful collaboration with Mnc players in second largest revenue segment

Achieved Successful expansion of Investee co. by setting up 3 international schools across Mumbai.

Active contribution in Real Estate PE fund where Promoters have invested INR 500 Million. Roles & Responsibilities:

Reported to Director of FIITJEE LTD – India’s most valued education brand (1st July 2016.- Sept. 2019)

Formulation of Business and Corporate Strategy

Setting up of New International Schools (K-12) in Mumbai Territory

Establishing Management Contracts with Schools

Establishment of Integrated Coaching Programs with Schools / Junior Science Colleges

Establishment of New Coaching Centers in Prospective locations

Identification and setting up of New Business verticals to drive growth

Pursuing in-organic growth opportunities through strategic collaboration/Mergers & Acquisitions

Setting up of New International Schools (K-12) in Mumbai Territory

Establishing Management Contracts with Schools

Establishment of Integrated Coaching Programs with Schools / Junior Science Colleges

Establishment of New Coaching Centres in Prospective locations

Identification and setting up of New Business verticals to drive growth

Pursuing in-organic growth opportunities through strategic collaboration/Mergers & Acquisitions Previous Roles & Reporting:

Reporting to Founder &Managing Director – EINS Edutech Pvt. Ltd - Subsidiary of Jaro Education

(April 2014 to June 2016)

In charge of Business Plan, Corporate Strategy, Business Expansion, Strategic Marketing etc.

Driving NewVentures,Merger&Acquisitions,Strategic Investments, International Collaborations.

Product Development, Process Engineering, Systems & Processes, Cost Rationalization.

Improving overall Efficiency and Productivity of the Company. Previous Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting to Group Managing Director – Mr. Gnanesh D. Gala - Navneet Education Ltd.

(Nov. 2010 to March 2014)

Active Involvement in Organic & IN-Organic Expansion, Investee Company Expansion-K12 Techno Services

-Spearheading expansion of schools for K-12 Techno Services across Mumbai

-Identification of suitable properties through channels /negotiations with education trusts for obtaining suitable infrastructure for starting new schools at viable business terms

-Liaoning with regulatory and government bodies required for starting of Education Institute

-Facilitating Infrastructure setup in terms of Civil/Architectural work as per school norms

-Hiring of suitable staff including admin, accounts, teachers, principal, academic head for each school

-Handling Purchases and Vendor management for Operations set up in Schools

Preparation of Investor Committee Reports on strategic investment opportunities for Management

Giving Presentation on Synergies & Investment Arguments to Management.

Preparation of Draft Term Sheets, Share Purchase Agreement etc. definitive documents

Being actively involved in Business, Financial and Legal Diligences

Being actively involved in Post Investment Activities including Strategic Advisory and Operations.

Active contribution in Real Estate PE fund where promoters have invested INR 500 Million ure Ed Future Education: Reporting to the MD of Future Education- Future Group’s Maiden Education Start Up

Keeping a track of latest developments in Market. & Exploring New Business Opportunities.

Submission of Company Reports with Financial Analysis that involves Ratio Analysis, Business Risk and Industry Analysis.

Detailed Research, Analysis & Reporting of Competitor Product Features.

Assisting top management in strategy formulation by giving valuable inputs

Spearheading New Projects, Business Strategy, Marketing, Investments, Operations and HR. Education:

Additional Qualifications:

NSE’S Certification in Financial Markets

Capital Market Dealers Module-74.25%

Securities Market Module-73.5%

I.R.D.A certification-56%

Projects Undertaken :

Undertaken Summer Internship Project at Reliance Money Ltd. on Financial Services Management

–An Integrated Approach

Management Research Project On Hedge Funds

Technical Analysis

Arcelor - Mittal Merger: A game of global Consolidation

Prepared new Business model and projected financial statements for- Empire Industries Ltd.(Mumbai)

Rupee Appreciation –An Impact

Designed Micro-controller based bi-directional Data Communication Project with Computers in Bombay Textile Research Association (B.T.R.A), Mumbai Personal Details:

D.O.B - 30.09.1984

Marital Status : Married

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi

Address: 221, Agra Road, Hare Krishna Apartment, A-3 Wing, R.no 701, Ghatkoper (W), Mumbai-400086

ion :

Degree Institution Year University Percentage

MBA (Finance & Marketing) IBS, Mumbai 2007-09 ICFAI 6.86 C.G.P.A. B.E(EXTC) LTCOE, Vashi 2006-07 Mumbai 65.45%

HSC R.J.College, Mumbai 2001-02 MSBHSE 65.67%

SSC H.H.S 1999-2000 MSBSHE 73.03%

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