Sanjay Kapoor
GM & Head Corporate Communications, PR & Advertising business
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
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Could you tell us briefly about your family background?
I am the the only son of my parents, with a younger sister. My wife is an Enterpreneur and I am blessed with 2 daughters.
Plans For The Future:
I see my self reaching a higher level of maturity and satisfaction in all spheres of life
Job Profile:
Responsible to CE & MD.
Responsible for creating Visibility, Awareness & Brand for the Company.
Responsible for 100 Cr per annum advertisement business as a profit centre
Capability building in the above areas
Responsible for CSR activities of the company.
Plan and implement effective cost management initiatives.
Maintain contact with the government/social movers & shakers of the City.
Provide leadership, direction and motivation to the team thereby helping them to achieve their targets and bring the best potential out of them.
Done Differently:
I am high risk taker, I would have taken even more risks in important decisions
Working Life Management:
This is very intresting and my favorate questions to answer. Time is available in plenty with me. I plan in advance and do not change unless it is absolutely necessary. I know how to say NO and activites not planned need to be left for future date.
Changes In The Professional Environment:
It has become more transparent, energetic & involved
Degrees That Matter:
None
Growth Strategy:
I keep myself abrest with new developments and always ready to learn and explore new things
The Journey So Far:
Very exciting. If you read my profile, even though I have not changed much of the jobs, I had not worked more than 2 years in the same business or at the same place. I had experience of working in diverse field and always come out with flying colors only to explore something new which is not done in the past
Required Reading:
Nothing in particular....keep reading, borowsing....and keep learning and keep using your learning for your organization and people benefits.
Prized Accomplishment(s):
Many....Every business I have been involved, new milestones were achieved. I am proud of being selected as the MOST PROMISING ENTERPRENEUR OF INDIA, TRAIL BLAZER OF HYDERABAD & BEST MARKETING AWARD BY FAPCCI
Advice For New Professionals:
Be open for learning and taking calculated risks
Career Profile:
I am responsible for the corporate communication, PR of the company along with profit center for the advertising business. The only difference I feel is here I have to convince many, to take a decision, in my previous job, I had only to convince myself.
Role Model:
There not one. I believer in picking up positive aspects of many such inspiring people.