Former S&P Capital MD Avishek Bose joins mobile start-up Unlockar

NEW DELHI: Unlockar, a mobile app start-up, has announced that Avishek Bose, ex- MD of S&P Capital IQ India, has joined as the chief of staff and strategy, effective June 9, 2015.

In his new role, Avishek would be the key contributor in devising and reviewing priorities and translating them into a comprehensive strategic plan. Additionally, he will ensure that execution of day-to-day activities is in sync with the vision and mission of the company, a release said.

Avishek Bose, until recently served as the managing director of S&P Capital IQ India (McGraw Hill Financial) operations for 13 years.

Piyush Paul, co-founder and CEO, Unlockar Apps,said: “Ours is a new and young company and has great potential to make waves in the mobile driven economy today. As a start-up on the verge of unlocking improvisations and innovations in the technology landscape of the country, we plan to utilize Avishek’s expansive experience to cement our position in the ad-tech industry as well as enable global presence. His multitude of operating experience will further strengthen diversity, competency and maturity within the management team.”

On new his appointment, Bose said, “I believe in service-oriented leadership and seek to succeed as a key member of a smart, high-integrity, high-trust, self-aware and low-ego executive team. I thrive on tackling difficult situations and making high-risk decisions with a keen eye on the bottom line and will be aiming to capitalize on the innovative enhancements of Unlockar to tap the immense potential of the mobile era we live in.”

Prior to S&P Capital IQ, Avishek was a consultant handling client relationships at Solutions Digitas and at Indian Express International features, New Delhi. Avishek is a Bio-sciences graduate with Masters in International Business.