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Level

Gold Level Trainer

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Independent Soft Skills Trainer

Biography

Keyur Thakore
Is a Certified trainer in Directive Communication Psychology and Certified in CQ Multi-Rater Assessment and Advanced CQ Certification for using the tools and developing Cultural Intelligence Workshops. He has been into training for the past 12 years and is considered one of the leading trainers in the field of cross cultural sensitization programs. He has conducted several training programs for senior and mid level management across industries ranging from IT; ITES, Real Estate, Specialty Chemicals and Auto & Auto Ancillary industry and even volunteers of a spiritual movement which runs several schools across the world. He is specialized in customized training content development and has developed and delivered training on Leadership, Impactful Business Writing, Time Management, Effective Communication & Attitude, and Building Effective Teams. He is also Director Training & Placement Counselor at Sydenham Institute of Management (SIMSREE) and a visiting faculty for 3rd year students at Rachna Sansad - India’s leading Architecture College teaching communication and personality development.

He has done his MBA from the USA and has over 25 years of experience across various industries and functions. He has worked in the aerospace, advertising and perfumery industries, the latter being with Firmenich, in the capacity of heading all India marketing and sales. He was in the immediate past Director APAC responsible for New & Existing Partner Initiatives across the region and as Director Marketing responsible for overlooking the Marketing & Corporate Communication Strategy for member firms of the 8th largest executive search firm in the world.

Keyur is Chairman of an IT company specializing in HR software products CMSS Pvt Ltd. , a social media marketing entity - COGMAT and a Mobile Application development organization - Phyder.

Keyur has lived and/or worked in the US, Singapore and Switzerland and has interacted with people from across the world in various capacities and thus has developed a sensitivity of culture on how people act and react to each other in groups and using directive communication methodologies and tools he can improve Individual & Team effectiveness and performance

Gender

Male

Country/Region

India

Nationality

Indian

Education

Master's degree

English skills

Level 5 – Native or bilingual proficiency

Domain Expertise

Leadership, Organizational Culture, Presentation Skills, Other

Employment History

Founder – KTA Associates - 1995 till date Immediate Past - Board Director APAC & Board Director Marketing – IIC Partners Ltd – 8th largest Executive Search Group in the world & 5th largest in APAC. As Director APAC responsible for New & Existing Partner Initiatives across the region and as Director Marketing responsible for overlooking the Marketing & Corporate Communication Strategy for the member firms of IIC Partners (October 2012 to current) Chairperson – Cyber Managers (P) Ltd.- 1999 – till date Co-founded the IT company aimed at delivering HR product solutions. Successfully introduced Performance Appraisal and 360 Degree Appraisal products which have been integrated with all major HR ERP software’s available in the market. A cloud based model has also been developed on a pay per use method for mid to small enterprises. Incubated 2 new ventures – COGMAT – an On-line Social Media Marketing entity and PHYDER- a Mobile solutions entity to cater to a growing demand for on- line solutions to Brand development and HR solutions. GM Marketing , Baccarose Responsible for launch of men's and women's toiletries. (Feb 1995-Sept 1995) Vice President Boyden International Responsible for business development and execution of executive search assignments across functions. Contributed almost 60% of the total revenue growth for Boyden. (1993 – 1995) Marketing Manager – Perfumery – Firmenich SA Profit centre in charge of Fragrance, Chemicals and Specialties division. responsible for formulating and implementing marketing strategies, initiating research on product and fragrance trends, coordinating new product development and monitoring costs to ensure good profitability. Undertook strategic decisions and also ‘created’ fragrance blends that resulted in over Seventy percent increase in sales in one year (1988 – 1993) Executive Assistant to M.D., Inter Publicity Involved in client proposals, supervision of account executives and general administration and directly servicing key clients (1987) Sales/Marketing Representative, Aircraft Supplies Inc, N.Y. , USA Developed and executed a marketing plan resulting in 45% increase in sales and 50% increase in new accounts in nine months. (1985 – 1987)

Accreditations and Awards

AIOBP Certified Trainer in DC Psychology, Certified in CQ Multi-Rater Assessment and Advanced CQ Certification for using the tools and developing Cultural Intelligence Workshops.

Other Accreditations

Recognised as Top 100 Training & Development Minds-World HRD Congress - Feb 2018 Director Training & Placement with a leading B-School in Mumbai

Reasons for Joining Trainer Profession

Passionate and firm believer that any person or group or people can make a difference if given the Right Training by a Facilitator who Believes that Each Individual is Capable of Achieving Awesomeness. Everyone can be a Leader!

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