Vineet Agrawal
@vineetagrawal
Dynamic business development professional with 20+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in Business Development Strategy, Corporate Client Onboarding, Customer Experience, and Business Retention. My career has been marked by a strong ability to lead teams towards strategic goals, manage KPIs, and improve market penetration. I have a proven track record in managing partner relationships and driving pipeline development, which has allowed me to successfully cross-sell various product offerings.
Throughout my career, I have engaged extensively with distribution channels and have spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved customer experience and retention. My role at HDFC Life Insurance as AVP of Business Retention allowed me to lead a 20-member service vertical focused on high-net-worth individuals, ensuring seamless onboarding and support throughout the policy lifecycle. I have also been recognized for my contributions to process improvements and compliance, receiving accolades for my efforts in merger integrations and customer experience enhancements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corporate Franchise Partner
Boston Institute of Analytics
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Serving as a Corporate Franchise Partner, I am actively involved in strategic alliances and channel expansion for the Boston Institute of Analytics. My role focuses on driving growth strategy and enhancing client onboarding and management processes.
Real Estate Consultancy
Foot2Acre
Aug 2007 - Present (18 years 1 month)
As the founder of Foot2Acre, a real estate consultancy, I manage all aspects of the business from client acquisition to project execution. My responsibilities include developing business strategies and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Head, Business Development – Primary Markets
Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)
Led business development for primary markets, cultivating strong relationships with merchant bankers and company secretaries across India. Successfully retained major Mainboard IPO-bound clients and implemented real-time tracking systems to expedite ISIN applications and corporate action billing.
AVP, Share Transfer Agency & Primary Markets
Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)
Managed over 400 corporate relationships, significantly improving relations with large corporate clients, including PSU entities, to secure repeat business. Successfully executed the implementation of Call Centre and Email response units for enhanced shareholder service.
AVP, Business Retention – Sales Process Excellence
HDFC Life Insurance Ltd.
Mar 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 8 months)
Engaged extensively with diverse distribution channels to achieve business retention and improve persistency. Spearheaded the HNI & NRI Segmentation Initiative, setting up and managing a 20-member service vertical focused on expeditious processing and handholding of policyholders.
Senior Manager, Corporate Client Relations, West Region
Citibank N.A. Mumbai
Jan 2010 - Aug 2017 (7 years 7 months)
Managed approximately 150 Corporate Salary Account Clients and 14,000 individual HNI and Expatriate customers, contributing to over 1 billion Rupees in team revenue. Implemented PCVC Calling for Bancassurance partnerships and supported persistency initiatives for various insurance partners.
In-business Control & Compliance Officer
Citibank N.A. Mumbai
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Ensured regulatory and process compliance for audit readiness across West India, conducting quarterly in-business RCSA and maintaining meticulous records. Presented various implemented compliance measures to senior management, demonstrating a commitment to robust internal controls.
Citiphone Banking – Subject Matter Expert
Citigroup Global Services
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)
Handled inbound calls from banking and credit card holders, ensuring high First Call Resolution (FCR) and First Time Resolution (FTR) rates, along with high NPS scores. Identified opportunities for process improvement and cross-selling, while also managing escalations and training new Citiphone Officers.
Audit Assistant
Mandhania & Associates
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted audits of books of accounts for various companies, including Partnership, Private, and Public entities. Assisted partners in timely completion of audits, prepared audit reports, and managed tax returns for clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NMIMS Deemed University
MBA in Finance, Finance
2005 - 2008
Completed a three-year part-time Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance. This program provided advanced knowledge in financial management and strategic business practices.
KJ Somaiya College Of Arts & Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1999 - 2002
Obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, focusing on core business and accounting principles. The curriculum covered various aspects of commerce, preparing for a career in finance and business.
St. John the Baptist High School
SSC, General Studies
1995 - 1997
Completed Secondary School Certificate from St. John the Baptist High School. This foundational education provided a strong academic base.
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