Praveen Karat
About Praveen Karat
Praveen Karat serves as the AVP - Enterprise Sales (Head - Banking) at Sinch India, where he has worked since 2010. He manages corporate solutions for the Mumbai and western zone regions and has a background in finance and electronics.
Work at Sinch
Praveen Karat serves as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Enterprise Sales, specifically heading the Banking sector at Sinch India. He has held this position since 2010, accumulating over 14 years of experience in the role. Based in the Mumbai area, he manages the corporate solutions vertical, focusing on the Mumbai and western zone regions. His responsibilities include explaining system integration technicalities through APIs and ERP systems, as well as identifying new revenue streams and developing sales plans to enhance consumer preference.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sinch, Praveen Karat worked at B&K Securities as a Relationship Manager in Corporate Insurance for a brief period of five months in 2008. He was responsible for arranging campaigns, polls, and contests for clients. Additionally, he worked at Bulls Eye Stock Broking & Shares Ltd from 2008 to 2009 as a Relationship Manager at the High Net Worth Individual (HNI) Desk, where he focused on managing client relationships and providing tailored financial solutions.
Education and Expertise
Praveen Karat holds an MBA in Finance from ICFAI Business School, Mumbai, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics & Communications from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his degree from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and financial aspects, contributing to his expertise in sales and client management within the banking sector.
Background
Praveen Karat completed his early education at Ursuline Convent School, Khelari, where he achieved his 10th grade from 1986 to 1998. He then attended DAV Public School, Hehal, for his 12th grade, studying subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Economics from 1998 to 2000. This educational journey laid the groundwork for his future studies in engineering and business.
Sales Strategy and Client Interaction
In his current role, Praveen Karat focuses on identifying new revenue streams and developing effective sales plans to enhance consumer preference. He actively interacts with customers to understand their requirements and provide value-added services (VAS). His approach emphasizes the importance of client engagement and tailored solutions in driving business growth.