Arun is a seasoned Corporate Trainer and Executive Coach with over 33 years of corporate experience, including 19 years in training. Having trained and inspired more than 15,000 professionals, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in interpersonal skills, design thinking, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and achievement-oriented programs such as OKRs, The 4 Disciplines of Excellence, and Six Thinking Hats. His training spans across multiple industries, including BFSI, FMCG, Cement & Paints, Manufacturing, Power, Agro, Retail, PSU, Consumer Durables, Healthcare, and Ports & Logistics, giving him a well-rounded understanding of diverse business environments.
Certified by NIS Sparta & ING and trained by Shiv Khera, Arun has also developed training content for Bharti AXA. His excellence in the field has earned him three prestigious RECO awards, one of which was presented by Mr. Muralidhar Rao, President & CEO of NIS Sparta. Before becoming a freelance trainer, he gained extensive experience working with NIS Sparta, where he led training projects for Sony Ericsson, Grasim, and Reliance Life, as well as ING Life, Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, AMP Sanmar, The Ramco Cements Ltd, and S&S Industries. His academic credentials are equally impressive, holding an MSc in Genetics (University 1st Rank), an MBA in Marketing, TN SET Qualification in Management Studies, and additional certifications such as AIII, PGDMM, Dip in HR, and NISM VA & XII.
Beyond his corporate journey, Arun has continuously invested in his learning through various global certifications. He has completed Leadership programs from IIM Ahmedabad, the University of Colorado, and Case Western Reserve; Design Thinking certifications from IIT Madras and the University of Sydney; Negotiation Mastery and Customer Centricity from IIT Madras; and specialized training in Financial Markets from Yale University, Marketing from Wharton, E-commerce from NTU Singapore, Stress Management from IIT Kharagpur, and Positive Psychology from the Universities of North Carolina and Toronto. As an EQ Practitioner, Mindfulness Practitioner, and POSH-certified trainer (MSME, Govt. of India), he brings a holistic approach to his training interventions.
Arun is known for his ability to simplify complex concepts, making his workshops highly interactive, experiential, and impactful. His expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering training programs ensures that every session he conducts is engaging, effective, and results-driven. With an innate passion for inspiring lives and enriching careers, his training mantra remains simple yet powerful: "Keep it simple. Make it interesting."
