Karthik Ramesh

About Karthik Ramesh

As a Strategy and Business Development Leader with over 19 years of experience across GCC, MENA, and global markets, I specialise in transforming organisations through data-driven strategy, market expansion, and investment advisory. My expertise bridges business consulting, equity valuations, and corporate strategy, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence.I’ve led cross-border initiatives that helped businesses pivot their models, strengthen client portfolios, and achieve multi-fold revenue growth. Having worked with Marmore MENA Intelligence, The Economist Group, and Royal Bank of Scotland, I bring a deep understanding of financial markets, valuation modelling, and advisory practices across diverse economic landscapes.Key Focus Areas- Business Strategy & Market Expansion (GCC | MENA)- Investment & Equity Valuation Advisory- Fundraising, Capital Structuring & Financial Modelling- Strategic Partnerships & Client Acquisition- P&L Management, Revenue Growth & Cost Optimization- Leadership, Governance & Team DevelopmentMy leadership style combines strategic foresight with operational discipline, aligning teams, technology, and analytics to create measurable business outcomes.I’m passionate about helping organisations navigate complex markets, identify high-impact opportunities, and build resilient business ecosystems that deliver lasting stakeholder value.Let’s connect if you’re exploring collaborations in strategy, investment advisory, or business transformation across emerging and developed markets.

Experience

1. Director

   Marmore MENA Intelligence

   May 2017 — Present · Chennai, IN

   In my role at Marmore, I work on driving strategic expansion across GCC markets, developing consulting-led growth initiatives, and aligning financial goals with long-term organisational vision- Defined a five-year Abu Dhabi expansion strategy, securing board approval and integrating financial projections aligned to GCC market growth- Strengthened UAE and Saudi client portfolios, achieving revenue growth through consulting-led engagements- Built a robust sales and delivery pipeline- Lead strategic governance and team expansion, fostering a high-performance consulting culture across multi-functional teams- Repositioned the business model toward consulting services from research-based- Expanded GCC footprint across UAE, KSA, and Kuwait, driving client acquisition and long-term advisory mandates.

Education

• ICFAI Business School

  Masters, Business Administration; Finance (Major) and Marketing (Ally)

  2004 — 2006

• MADRAS UNIVERSITY

  B.Com, Commerce, Accounts

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Investment Banking
• Management
• Equity Research
• Analytical Skills
• Investments
• Business Development
• Market Research
• Capital Markets
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Dcf Valuation
• Analysis
• Banking
• Team Management
• Equity Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Portfolio Management
• Business Valuation
• Equities
• Leadership
• Corporate Finance
• Vendor Management
• Derivatives
• Research
• Financial Analysis
• Bloomberg
• Asset Management
• Data Analysis
• Financial Markets
• Valuation
• Finance
• Mis