Ramanan Ranganathan

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Chief Innovation Officer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Ramanan Ranganathan is the Chief Innovation Officer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions, leveraging over 20 years of experience in commercial leadership and digital transformation. His career spans the Telco, Fintech, and Automobile industries across India, Europe, and Africa. He is an alumnus of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and XLRI Jamshedpur.

Colleagues have described him as a "sharp manager" and a "great leader," highlighting his ability to strategize, implement quickly, and manage relationships effectively. He has a proven record of driving performance and fostering innovation in complex, multinational environments.

Unique fact: Ramanan has driven key commercial priorities and digital transformation programs for major corporations like Vodafone and Safaricom on three different continents.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Logistics
As CIO of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, he highlighted using AI and predictive analytics to forecast freight volumes with up to 90% accuracy.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he previously led the digital transformation program for telecom giant Safaricom PLC.
Commercial Strategy
Has extensive experience developing commercial performance and managing revenues in senior roles at Vodafone across the AMAP region.

Media Appearances

Ramanan has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Chief Innovation Officer at TVS Supply Chain Solutions
7-2018 - 6-2023
Head - Digital Transformation at Safaricom PLC
10-2016 - 6-2018
Senior Commercial Manager AMAP at Vodafone
1-2015 - 9-2016
Senior CVM Prepay Manager at Vodafone
6-2012 - 12-2014
Assoicate Vice President - Customer Lifecycle Management at Vodafone

Education

1995 - 1997
PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur
1991 - 1995
B Tech from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

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Insights For Selling To Ramanan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ramanan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ramanan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ramanan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ramanan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ramanan

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