Ranjit Barthakur

Ranjit Barthakur is the Founder and Chairman of Globally Managed Services (GMS),[1][2] a modest Operational Consulting Incubator which was founded in 2002. He brings over 35 years of varied experience in managing and leading companies in a wide range of industries, including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Tourism, Technology, Environment, Ecology, Outsourcing and Healthcare.

He is the Chief Architect of the thought process at GMS of developing the theme of NaturenomicsTM[3] - A Differentiated Approach to Capital Formation, and has co-founded several initiatives under this theme – Balipara Tract & Frontier Foundation (BTFF) [4] - promoting agriculture and bio-diversity based community initiatives,[1][5] and NatureFirst (focused on restoring the balance between nature through land,energy,waste, water, air and carbon) and River Journeys and Bungalows of India (nature based tourism business).[5] Ranjit has set up other entrepreneurial ventures such as Agilisys [a leading technology solutions provider, formerly Netdecisions],[6] Advent Healthcare (a facilitator in the healthcare industry in India),[7] and Green Ecological Managed Services (GEMS & NatureFirst)-(A fully integrated, first of its kind environmental services organization) which was acquired by TCS and where he continues as Advisor to the Environmental Services Unit.[8]

His in the process of incubating three independent verticals – Water, Legal Corporate Services, Jungle and Forest Management. In order to encourage teamwork and sportsmanship, he took on Chairmanship of Jaipur IPL Team Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League.[9] He is also the architect of the Wills Cricket Series, both national and international, in the 80’s and 90’s, one of the early innovators of sponsorships marketing in India. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Ranjit was CEO of Hutchison Max-Touch Telecom (Vodafone) in India,[10] Chairman of Marconi [10] in the Indian Sub-continent, and held senior positions in Sales and Marketing at ITC, one of India's leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies.[1]

Ranjit has extensive hands-on experience in diverse geographic markets like India, South East Asia, Japan, Russia, Middle East, UK, Europe and USA. In 2001, Ranjit stepped into public service when Assam Government appointed him as Advisor for strategy, action planning, project formulation, investment initiation and image building exercise for the state of Assam, he continues to perform the role after being reappointed in 2011.[1][2][5] In addition to this, he is supporting Mr. S. Ramadorai, Advisor to the Office of Prime Minister of India on National Skill Development.[11] He is also the member of the Planning Commission’s Steering Committee on Eco-Tourism.[5]

Ranjit strongly believes in ‘Social Entrepreneurship towards Betterment of Human Health and Education’ and is consistently driving these initiatives and projects. Ranjit has initiated growth projects for public interest, social development, and innovation in social business, environmental conservation and market consolidation. He is hoping that his emphasis on promoting environmental preservation coupled with his openness to transfer his knowledge and innovative ideas will help this sector on a long term basis.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Meet Ranjit Barthakur". Sanctuaryasia.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  2. 1 2 "Officer Profile | Quotes | Reuters.co.in". In.reuters.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  3. ↑ NaturenomicsTM - A Differentiated Approach to Capital Formation
  4. ↑ Balipara Tract & Frontier Foundation (BTFF) - promoting agriculture and bio-diversity based community initiatives
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Ranjit Barthakur articles". Articleweekly.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  6. ↑ Barthakur, Ranjit. "Ranjit Barthakur: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  7. ↑ ":: Advent Healthcare Group ::". Adventhcg.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  8. ↑ "index". Naturefirst.co.in. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  9. ↑ "TCS News & Events: Press Release : Tata Consultancy Services enters the Indian Premier League". Tcs.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  10. 1 2 "B4E Global Summit 2012". B4E Summit. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  11. ↑ "Ogilvy India bags the Rs 100 crore National Skill Development Corporation account". Afaqs.com. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
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