Location Singapore, Asia Regions Asia-Pacific (APAC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Southeast Asia Gender Male
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Sunam Sarkar, in his role as President & Chief Business Officer, leads the Strategic Planning function of the company, which includes the growth strategy, mergers & acquisitions and alliances. In addition, he also oversees Integrated Supply Chain including Raw Material sourcing, Production Planning & Logistics Operations, Information
Technology, Greater China Operations and Corporate Social Responsibility. Sunam, who is best known for his innovative perspectives and participatory management style, in his previous role as the CFO, had been instrumental in greatly strengthening the company’s balance sheet.
Sunam Sarkar began his career as a Management Trainee with Genelec India. In a year’s time he moved to Modi Xerox, where he held assignments in direct sales, sales management and training, before becoming one of the youngest executives to head a Business Unit as a General Manager. At Xerox, he also aided the development of cutting-edge sales training programmes and played a significant role in helping Xerox India attain 58-percent market share.
In 1999, Sunam joined Apollo Tyres as Head, Marketing, Non-Truck Tyres. Since then he has pioneered a number of initiatives that have had a significant impact on revenue, profitability, employee satisfaction and customer delight. He took over as the Chief Financial Officer in 2009, and as Chief Business Officer in November 2014.Sunam also is a Director on the Board of the company.
A Commerce graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Sarkar also holds an International Masters in Practicing Management from Lancaster University, UK. An avid golfer, he enjoys western classical music, travelling and study of human behaviour and processes.
