Biraj
Name
Biraj
Position
Non-Executive Director / Board Advisor / Coach
Location
Portugal, London, Berkshire
Big Business Experience
Camelot
Sogeti (Part of CAP Gemini)
Small Business Experience
Betfair
Lastminute.com
Summary
Biraj is an experienced leader with a proven track record of improving efficiency, adding value, reducing risk and generating revenue in large complex business environments.
With specific experience in e-Commerce, Gaming and Lottery, Biraj brings a broad wealth of experience having held both Senior Technology and Commercial positions.
His involvement with start-ups, through to highly regulated organisations means he is able to impart experience across the spectrum and is particularly known for his talents in the influencing domain.
Biraj is co-owner of after school children’s coding clubs in Berkshire and has founded his own coaching practise helping to transform Individuals, Partners and Teams by maximising their potential through their strengths.
Biraj is passionate about providing platforms for people to talk, and has founded a community specifically for males to express their emotions in a safe and non-judgemental way.
Qualifications
- BSc Hons Business Information Technology
- Certified Global Gallup Strengths Coach
Key Areas of Expertise
- Business Consultancy
- Executive Management
- Business Development
- Growth & Profitability
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Speaking and Hosting
- Business Networking
- Advisory
- e-Commerce
- Gaming
- Lottery
Experience
Camelot Lottery Solutions: General Manager, Europe
- 10 yrs experience in the Lottery industry
- Member of the Executive team reporting to CEO and responsible for the commercial relationships and delivery of services to Camelot’s European customer base.
- Responsible for New Business Development initiatives within European Market
- Key involvement in the bid process to expand Camelot’s services into the US market
- Launch of multiple new draw games and instant win games and transactional channels including iOS and Android Mobile Applications
- Representation of Camelot at European Lotteries Conferences and World Lottery Association.
Sogeti (part of CAP Gemini): Solutions Director
- 5 yrs professional services experience with online and regulated public sector clients
- Reporting to COO but working closely with CEO. Member of the Senior Leadership team.
- Responsible for the delivery of professional QA and Testing services to key strategic accounts including Home Office IT, Raytheon Technologies, SportingBet and Expedia
Lastminute.com: QA and Testing Leadership
- Quality Assurance and Testing leadership across Lastminute.com and its group companies including Online Travel Company and HolidayAutos.com
Betfair.com: QA and Testing Leadership
- Quality Assurance and Testing Leadership during the early start up stage of Betfair.com