Mahesh Anandan
Global Business Development Director
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
A professional with entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for problem-solving. Utilizing knowledge in business development, change management, business process improvement & transformation, international business strategy, project management, and financial analysis, I seek to actively work towards applying theoretical and practical knowledge, alongside interpersonal and leadership skills to help businesses align their strategic goals with growth while solving existing management problems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Global Business Development Director
JLM Management & Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.
03.2025 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to identify emerging opportunities for global expansion and diversification.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to guide marketing efforts, resulting in targeted campaigns that resonated with key demographics across multiple countries.
- Streamlined communication channels between regional offices, enhancing collaboration among diverse teams worldwide.
- Identified target audiences and developed marketing plans across different channels and platform segments.
- Launched tailored training programs for regional teams, ensuring that all staff were adequately equipped to meet the unique demands of their specific markets.
- Identified effectiveness and impact of marketing initiatives through tracking and analysis.
- Built alliances with local partners to navigate cultural nuances successfully, strengthening the company''s position within each respective market.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing the company''s reputation as a responsible global citizen and further boosting brand recognition.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to optimize processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in overseas operations.
Management Consulting Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans with actionable steps, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Streamlined internal processes for increased efficiency through detailed process mapping and analysis.
- Conducted industry benchmarking studies to provide valuable insights and guidance for client decision-making processes.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to develop and implement business transformation strategies.
- Provided ongoing support to ensure successful implementation of recommended strategies and initiatives.
- Assisted in the development of sales pitches for prospective consulting engagements, contributing to an increase in new business acquisition.
- Designed tailored solutions for clients based on their specific needs, leading to increased customer retention rates.
- Conducted rigorous competitor analyses that informed strategic decisions, allowing clients to maintain a competitive edge in their respective industries.
- Improved team communication by implementing collaborative tools that facilitated more efficient information sharing among team members.
- Established new relationships with prospective clients through targeted networking efforts, expanding the firm''s clientele base significantly.
Management Associate (Corporate Finance Division)
Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted and presented research on periodic analysis of historical data involving public listings, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress, share capital reduction and debt restructuring plans via BURSA Securities and Bloomberg terminal concerning individual client companies' cases as required by clients and superiors, via charts.
- Analyzed companies' historical financial data via audited financial statements and annual reports to identify trends.
- Cross-checked audited financial statements delivered by clients for errors and amendments.
- Supported superiors in facilitating meetings, conferences, and appointments with potential and existing clients, further presenting summarised meeting minutes for post-mortem discussions.
- Prepared and supplied presentations and reports for internal and external meetings.
- Supported and executed Know Your Customer - Customer Due Diligence ("KYC-CDD") process in the FRA system for new and potential clients.
- Prepared invoices to clients periodically.
- Wrote business correspondence and technical letters.
AUDIT INTERN
JLM Management Consultancy SDN. BHD.
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Utilized SAGE software to manage payroll, assisted in bookkeeping process, billing, and invoicing, increasing efficiency of transactions management.
- Conducted cross-checking on company's bookkeeping records, accurately identifying errors and deviations.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, and petty cash (RM5000) to confirm accurate records.
- Saved company RM2500 from repeating payables and reorganized claims towards petty cash to ease accounting purposes.
- Used Excel to create new and manage existing balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Analyzed information on payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve overpayments from clients.
- Successfully aided in retrieving RM9000 in overpayments.
- Assisted in newspaper marketing for foreign worker recruitment project which included advertisement design and attending to client calls and queries. Procured 50 foreign workers and RM35000 in profit from subsequent business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Warwick
10.2019 - 07.2022
A-Levels -
Kolej Yayasan UEM
07.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
Business process improvement
Corporate social responsibility
Business development and planning
Team leadership
Sales presentations
Relationship building and management
Strategic planning
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and ExcelPython (Beginner Level)FOREX trading (6 months experience)Project Management (Beginner Level - ongoing Google certification)Content Creation (blog writing/Co-Author of 3rd edition Malaysia Rainy Days publication)Language proficiencies:English (Fluent), Malay (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent), Tamil (Basic), Japanese (Elementary)Timeline
Global Business Development Director
JLM Management & Consultancy Sdn. Bhd.
03.2025 - Current
Management Consulting Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
07.2024 - 02.2025
Management Associate (Corporate Finance Division)
Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad
02.2023 - 05.2023
AUDIT INTERN
JLM Management Consultancy SDN. BHD.
05.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Warwick
10.2019 - 07.2022
A-Levels -
Kolej Yayasan UEM
07.2017 - 06.2019