Rajan Ethiraja

About Rajan Ethiraja

As PhantomFX\'s Chief Business Officer, I drive the company’s strategic vision, business development, growth initiatives, operations, and Human Resource / Talent acquisition. With over 22+ years of experience in the AVGC-XR industries, I bring deep industry insights and innovative thinking to forge partnerships, manage large-scale projects, and create opportunities aligned with PhantomFX\'s mission of delivering cutting-edge visual experiences across visual effects, animation, gaming, and XR.Beyond PhantomFX, I hold prominent roles, including Director at Spector Post, Independent Director at AVP Infracon Ltd, Executive Member at VEGAS-INDIA, and Governing Council Member at MESC. This diverse expertise empowers me to lead PhantomFX to new heights in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Experience

1. Chief Business Officer

   Phantom FX

   Nov 2024 — Present

   As Chief Business Officer at PhantomFX, I lead strategic initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across our organization. My role spans business development, strategic partnerships, HR, and operations, ensuring that PhantomFX delivers world-class visual effects solutions while fostering a thriving, collaborative work environment.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Define and execute growth strategies to expand our footprint in new markets, focusing on profitability, innovation, and alignment with PhantomFX’s core vision.Business Development and Partnerships: Drive revenue growth through targeted client acquisition, strategic alliances, and partnerships, including international collaborations that elevate our reach and impact.Operational Excellence: Oversee project management, resource allocation, and technology infrastructure, ensuring all projects meet quality, timeline, and budget expectations.Talent and Culture: Lead talent acquisition, training, and performance management efforts, building a high-performance, motivated team aligned with PhantomFX’s values.Cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate across departments to foster seamless operations, ensuring alignment and efficiency throughout our business activities.Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish and monitor KPIs, utilize data insights to make informed business decisions, and adapt strategies to meet evolving market demands.

Education

• St. Matthias Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School

  High School, Commerce with Computer science

  1995 — 1997

• University of Madras

  Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Technical Recruiting
• Employer Branding
• Performance Appraisal
• Screening
• Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Organizational Astuteness
• Human Resources
• Industrial Relations
• Payroll
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• Promoting Process Improvement
• Statutory Compliances
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Management
• Training
• Building Relationships
• Team Leadership
• Team Management
• Talent Management
• Business Development
• Strategic HR
• Employee Relations
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Crm