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David Joseph
Strategic Leadership | Business Development | Crafting Global Events & Delivering Value For Governments And Industries
Manama
Summary
With more than a decade of experience in specialised events creation and management, I currently serve as the Managing Director of Nexus Group. My responsibilities include driving the growth of the organization, contributing to the strategic direction, and delivering high-impact projects across a range of industries. My experience spans the development and implementation of business strategies, managing key partnerships, and delivering value across our services.
Throughout my professional career, I have always applied a robust competence in leading new business development, providing strategic leadership, and delivering on sales and project management. Principally guided by an unwavering commitment to creating events that inspire, connect, and drive growth for businesses, primarily in the Middle East region, I have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in accelerating revenue growth, improving market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction. I have managed complex projects with a focus on resource optimisation, quality assurance, and risk mitigation, to ensure cross-functional teams collaborate effectively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Nexus Group
01.2024 - Current
- Leading and shaping a dynamic, transformative business group specialized in events, entertainment, consultancy, technology, and media services.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization's operations.
- Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Regional Head - Middle East
ICONEX Global
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and closing high-value deals.
- Improved regional performance by implementing strategic sales initiatives and effective team management.
- Expanded market presence with targeted marketing campaigns and strong customer relationship building.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, setting clear expectations and supporting employee development initiatives.
- Implemented data-driven decision making, using analytics to identify trends and inform strategy development.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve regional goals and improve overall business performance.
- Drove innovation within the region by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches among team members.
- Established partnerships with industry leaders, expanding services offered and increasing market share.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Represented company at various national and global events.
Manager - Projects
ICONEX Global
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes that increased efficiency across all projects.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential issues and maintain project stability.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing efficient management strategies, leading to improved overall performance.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and expectations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through the development of communication channels and regular progress meetings.
- Improved project visibility by creating detailed reports outlining progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and selected appropriate partners for successful project execution.
- Adapted quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on achieving long-term objectives in a dynamic environment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited both parties involved in the transaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to create comprehensive plans addressing all aspects of assigned projects.
- Established a system for tracking project milestones, enabling timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Manager - Projects
Tech Eight Consultancy
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Streamlined project processes by implementing efficient management strategies, leading to improved overall performance.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and expectations.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential issues and maintain project stability.
- Enhanced team collaboration through the development of communication channels and regular progress meetings.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Research Analyst
Tech Eight Consultancy
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
- Supported senior management in making informed decisions by delivering timely and accurate research findings.
- Created and maintained database to store research data.
- Improved data accuracy by conducting in-depth research and analysis on industry trends and market behavior.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to generate relevant insights from diverse datasets.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BTech (Electronics And Communications Engineering)
Cochin University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
Financial Management
Project Management
Business Development
Client Relationships
Organizational Development
Quality Assurance
Strategic Partnerships
Negotiation
Team Leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical Skills
Services Provided
- Event Planning
- Corporate Events
- Event Marketing
- Project Management
- Trade Shows
- Live Events
- Public Relations
- Market Research
- Strategic Planning
- Content Strategy
Software
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Adobe Acrobat
Languages
English
Hindi
Passport
Z5428187
Timeline
Managing Director
Nexus Group
01.2024 - Current
Regional Head - Middle East
ICONEX Global
06.2018 - 01.2024
Manager - Projects
ICONEX Global
06.2015 - 06.2018
Manager - Projects
Tech Eight Consultancy
04.2014 - 06.2018
Research Analyst
Tech Eight Consultancy
01.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - BTech (Electronics And Communications Engineering)
Cochin University of Science And Technology
04.2001 -
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