Varun kothuri

Bio

Post graduate healthcare consultant with analytical mindset and personable approach aided by experience in consulting, marketing and market research. Previous roles involved projects in strategy and operations aspect of healthcare requiring engagement of internal as well as external stakeholders. Skilled in competitive analysis, market research, facility planning and ability to analyse complex data to develop scenarios as well as solutions.

Currently awaiting MBA (full time) results – Ashridge business school (Jan 2011- December 2011). Graduation in May 2012.

Currently

Studies at:
Ashridge Business School
Location in:
Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Varun has worked/studied in

  • India

Varun speaks

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

Varun has experience in

  • Consulting
  • Healthcare

Work

2009 – 2010
(Sep – Dec)

Consultant

Sree Bala Consultancy , India
  • Independently performed market studies for Imaging equipment manufacturer - CURA Healthcare (India) to identify potential customers as well as channel partners within India. Assisted in due diligence for participating & obtaining a state government tender worth Rs 10 crores.
  • Project coordinated a Greenfield single speciality-concept hospital of High-end Fetomaternity in Chennai over a period of 6 months. Initiated preliminary steps- documentation for company formation & identification of brand name, co-ordinated facility planning, planning of clinical services mix and procurement of medical equipment.
2008 – 2009
(Aug – Aug)

Management trainee

Apollo Global Projects Consultancy , India
  • Internship (6 months)
  • Worked in various departments of the hospital and the consultancy division for. Functions included understanding the departmental activities as well as data mining and analysis.
  • Management trainee (6 months)
  • Performed market research for clients from China and prepared the ‘Market analysis’ chapter for the strategic report.
  • Chosen as member of the ‘Central team’ in ‘Project Impact’- a Lean Management project at Apollo Hospitals Group, Chennai, with McKinsey & Company as external consultants. The project yielded a saving of Rs. 40 crores annually for the hospital.
  • Involved in streamlining of Radiology, Imaging and Laboratories departments for the project in a timeline of 4 months, by identifying key pain points and problem solving including resource optimisation, staff redeployment, training and skill upgradation.
2006 – 2008

Part time- Marketing Coordinator

Elacons , India
  • Part time during MDHM studies
  • Procuring purchase orders, ensuring on-time supplies, follow-up and collecting the payment.

Education

2011

Ashridge Business School

MBA (Masters)
2006 – 2008

Osmania University

Masters Degree In Hospital management (Masters)
2003 – 2006

University of Madras

B.Sc Microbiology (Bachelors)

Clubs

Not a member of any clubs

Additional Info

Website
uk.linkedin.com/pub/varun-kothuri/28/687/b6
GMAT Score:
530
Nationality:
  • Indian