Cecil de santa Maria

Chief Operating Officer at ORRA Fine Jewellery

Cecil de Santa Maria has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Cecil is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at ORRA Fine Jewellery since August 2019. In this role, they are responsible for making key growth decisions, developing strategies, and overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure exceptional customer experience and uphold the company's reputation as one of India's premier brands.

Before joining ORRA Fine Jewellery, Cecil worked as a Management Consultant as a self-employed contractor from January 2018 to July 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President - Marketing, Retail, Merchandising & Business Development at ORRA Fine Jewellery from September 2001 to December 2017.

Cecil's previous work experience includes roles such as Channel Head - IT Channel at The Internet Company of India Pvt Ltd (India.com) from August 2000 to April 2001, and Product Manager - Business Publication Division at The Indian Express Newspapers (Bom) Ltd from July 1996 to July 2000.

Cecil began their career as a Manager - Business Development (Mumbai) at MediaWiz from June 1993 to May 1996. In this role, they achieved the sales budget, led the sales team, executed sales and promotional activities, and developed a dealer network across Mumbai.

Overall, Cecil de Santa Maria has demonstrated expertise in various areas such as operations, strategy, marketing, retail, merchandising, business development, and sales.

Cecil de Santa Maria's education history is as follows:

- In 2013, Cecil completed a Management Development Programme in Customer Behaviour & Marketing Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

- From 2008 to 2010, Cecil pursued an EMBA degree in Management at SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.

- Between 1990 and 1993, Cecil studied English Literature and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from R. D. National College & W. A. Science College.

- From 1987 to 1989, Cecil completed HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) in Science from St. Xavier's College.

- Cecil attended Victoria High School from 1985 to 1987, where the field of study is unspecified.

- Cecil's initial education took place from 1974 to 1985 at Bombay Scottish School, where Cecil obtained an ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education), with the field of study not mentioned.

Additionally, Cecil obtained a certification in Polished Diamond Grading Course from the International Gemological Institute - IGI. However, the month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    August, 2019 - present

  • Vice President Marketing Retail Merchandising Business Development

    September, 2001