Ruchika Salunkhe
Business Development Manager

Ruchika Salunkhe, Business Development Manager at Safal Partners, brings a unique and diverse experience in Project Management and Business Development. She has an MBA in Project Management from Dublin Business School. Before joining Safal, Ruchika gained global experience by working at Ibec – For Irish Business in Dublin, Ireland and at SME Networks in Pune, India. At SME, she served as Senior Manager – Projects and Business Development, where she successfully acquired the business of one of the biggest web portals in India, which led to a significant increase in visibility and revenue for the firm. She brings strong skills in collaboration, project planning, and research and strategy. At Safal, Ruchika identifies potential business opportunities and leads work streams in proposal development. She manages the financial forecasts and budgets for business development proposals and other opportunities.

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Mukta Pandit
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Michelle Carson
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Adam Jones
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Ruchika Salunkhe
Business Development Manager
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