Venkatesh Balakrishnan

Commercial Strategy & Market Intelligence
Translating behavior into decisions that drive performance and growth

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Open to roles in Bangalore and remote opportunities across global marketsTimezone alignment: EMEA and APAC

About Me

Driven by ownership, grounded in impact, and committed to delivering clarity.With 11+ years of experience across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, I help businesses turn data into strategy. My focus spans insights, pricing, and performance reporting that deliver measurable results.I have delivered €6M in revenue growth, saved over 65 hours each month through BI automation, and reduced digital insight costs by $125K.I have led programs in social intelligence, pricing analytics, and reporting systems with a focus on clarity, speed, and business value.If your team is tackling challenges in decision-making, pricing, or insight activation, I’m open to a conversation.

What’s it like working with me?

Reflections from collaborators on how I bring structure to insights, reporting, and decision-making.

Key Projects

  • Global Pricing Framework - Delivered €6M in revenue uplift and 22% sales growth across 60+ markets

  • Digital Reporting Optimization – UAE, HK, SG - Saved 65+ hours per month by automating cross-regional dashboards.

  • Influencer Analytics – Global Campaign - Tracked 12M+ impressions; pilot scaled globally for Corona x Parley.

  • Social Listening – APAC-S - Built regional function from the ground up; delivered $125K in savings.

  • Meal Occasion Insights - Analyzed 100K+ mentions; uncovered 32% share of voice and 45% YoY growth.

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