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Mr. SARAVANA SAINATH

Senior Manager & Retail Consultant responsible for the Shopping Centre Development Consultancy, Market Research, Marketing, Leasing and Retailing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Retail Development Project Marketing Feasibility Studies, High & Best Use study for Commercial lands, Developing retail strategies, Design development consultancy, Anchor Leasing, Retail Mix Strategy, Marketing & Leasing and Retailer Representation,

Retail- Ten years of Fashion retailing experience holding various management position in GCC markets.

RECENT EXAMPLES

Al Hamra Mix-Use Development-Kuwait (Retail GLA 25,000 sqm + Offices GLA 100,000 sqm)

Marketing Feasibility Study, Development Consultancy, Retail Marketing & Leasing, Retail Mix & Brand Allocation Strategy along with Marketing Materials planning & development.

Al Waseela Mix-Use Development-Kuwait (Retail GLA 55,000 sqm + Industrial Complex GLA 96,000 sqm)

Market Study, Design Review & Recommendations, Retail Marketing & Leasing Strategy

Al Ghawalli Mix-Use Development- Kuwait ( Retail GLA 3,500 sqm + 16 floor Offices GLA 76,000sqm)

Retail Mix & Brand Allocation Strategy, Marketing & Leasing

Sahara Retail Development- Kuwait (Retail GLA 21,000sqm)

Retail Marketing Study & Leasing

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Science, University of Madras, India, 1993 Diploma in MS Office Computers, Madras Computer Academy, India, 1996

SPECIAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:

Market Study on Kuwait Commercial Real Estate Sectors

Fashion Trends & Customer Preference in Casual Clothing for UAE & Kuwait Markets

TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED:

J.T.Riordan International School of Professional Development-Shopping Center Level-1  organized by International Council of Shopping Centers in Dubai. Developing A Successful Shopping Center Marketing Plan-Presented by Carolyn Feimster, SCMD organized by International Council of Shopping Center & Middle East Council of Shopping Center in Kuwait (March 22 & 23- 2005)

Visual Merchandising Seminar organized by Middle East Council of Shopping Centers, Dubai.

Series of Customer Service Programs by Global Management Consultancy, Dubai

Teaming to Win by World Renowned speaker Mr. Ron Kaufman, Dubai

Up Your Bottom Line by Canadian Speaker Mr. Bob Urichuck, Dubai

Area Supervisor Exchange Program-TFB Inc Corporation- Manila-Philippines (May 25, 2000 to June 20, 2000)

District Supervisor Attachment Program- Giordano International Pte. Ltd Singapore (June 3 2002 to June 21, 2002)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Council of Shopping Centre - ICSC # 1236450

Middle East Council of Shopping Centre - MECSC # 589