Nilay Shah

Group Category Head - Center of Excellence, Adani Group | Ex-CEO Varmora Bathware | Ex-Polycab | IIM-C | Angel Investor

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

 P&L head for faucets, sanitaryware, kitchen sink & PTMT having turnover of INR 200 cr PAN India  Lead the end-to-end process for introducing a new business segment pan India.  Understand business environment and build strategy for entering the new business segment.  Developed and implemented a long term sourcing strategy (from local and international vendors) for best resource optimization.  Market study to shortlist product range and individual SKUs.  Successfully lead and accomplished all activities for new product segment launch including pricing structure, marketing campaign, packaging design, sales force training, ERP set up, channel partner selection etc.  Formulated & Implemented go to market Retail Strategic Initiative for Wires, Submersible Cables, Communication Cables, Lights, Fans, Appliances, Switches & Conduits with turnover of Rs 160crs & CAGR of 30%. Exposure in both B2C & B2B segments.  Drive growth through expansion of depth & width of distribution network, retail development & focus on secondary sales; Appointed 100 channel partners across PAN India.  Developed and implemented sales & marketing strategy to drive growth for high EBITDA products  Developed and streamlined sales, pricing, incentive & credit policy  Conceptualising, planning and developing of SBU - “Wind Farm Services” with turnover of Rs 90 crs & EBITDA of 25%.  Developed & implemented “Influencer management programme” & managed marketing budget of Rs 22 crs PAN India to enhance brand visibility and demand generation.  Formulated short & long term corporate strategy from FY 2012-13 to FY 2014-15 during which company has grown from Rs 4000 crs to Rs 5650 crs.  Continuous Scanning of business environment to understand industry trend, competitive analysis & proposing improvement avenues

Experience

  • Adani Group ()
    • Group Category Head - Center of Excellence - Interior, Finishing & MEP
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Heading Group strategic sourcing for MEP, Interior & finishing materials which includes flooring, bathware solution, hardware & fittings, door & window, electricals, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, lightings, luminaries, elevators, home & kitchen appliances, façade, paint, railing etc. • Major Adani businesses like reality, Dharavi, airport, city center development, data center, townships will contribute approximately INR 25K crore yearly capex spend of MEP, interior and finishing for next 5 years. • Standardization of specifications into luxury, premium, mid & affordable segments for economies of scale • Evaluate alternate material/technology for sustainable, maintenance free & cost effective solution – workout technical & cost-benefit analysis of alternate material • Finalise Preferred vendor list, capability mapping & rate contract with OEMs for high value products • Long term capacity booking, early engagement & strategic partnership with preferred vendors • Specialised contractors for MEP, Interior & Finishing work to be finalised as per project segments • Identify M&A and JV opportunity across value chain – Design, OEM, Vendors & Contractors • Long term contracting & packaging strategy for price stability and scalability • Global dynamics, competitor & vendor intelligence, cost benchmarking & study of regulatory changes to mitigate risks • Market intelligence & benchmarking will help bring outside in perspective for value engineering • Organization building from internal & external resources

    • Group Category Head - Center of Excellence - Interior & Finishing Materials
      Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

  • Varmora Tiles Bathware (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • CEO - Bathware & Kitchen
      Apr 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      • Handling P&L of INR 200 cr PAN India for Faucets, Sanitary wares, Kitchen Sink & PTMT • Strategize, launch & roll out of complete range of bathware & kitchen verticals with 900 SKUs PAN India & heading a team of 150 employees • Scanning of business environment & design strategies for marketing, sales, go-to-market, product and after sales service and develop 3 years business plan for bathware & kitchen verticals • Develop and implement long term sourcing strategy (from local and international vendors) for best resource optimization. • Designing organization structure, reporting matrix & on-boarding of the team • Develop product portfolio, product warranty & packaging standards • Finalize product pricing including MRP, discount structure for distributors & dealers • Finalize supply chain, C&F & logistic arrangement PAN India • Rolled out sales policy, credit policy, display policy and sales incentive schemes • Finalize branding policy, product branding, packaging design & market wise ATL/BTL approach • Develop a strong after sales service network with 30 on-role & 200 off-role technicians on pan India • Train sales team to develop product & technical competency under capability building programme PAN India • Develop distributors and dealers network PAN India • Develop influencer management programme to ensure deeper penetration of the product

    • VP & Business Head - Bathware & Kitchen
      Sep 2017 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Polycab Group (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • DGM-Sales & Marketing
      Apr 2014 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Handling P&L management of a wide range of products having turnover of INR 160 cr with a sales team 30 and reporting to the Group CEO. Developed and implemented GTM retail strategic initiative for product portfolio (current turnover: INR 6400 Cr)  Rolled out retail development programme in 25 districts (Greater Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Raipur, Delhi, Noida, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin and Calicut)  Developed and implemented strategy related to network expansion, channel partner life cycle management, retail development, secondary sales and influencer management; appointed 100 channel partners PAN India  Developed and streamlined sales, pricing, scheme, incentive & credit policy basis market trend & competitor’s activities  Developed and implemented sales strategy to drive growth for high EBITDA products  Developed territory wise, product wise sales budget, periodic performance review on key parameters & resolution of issues  Scanning of business environment to understand industry trend, competitive analysis & proposing improvement avenues  Effectively managed pre & post sales activities & focus on process improvement  Implemented organization wide ERP (Order Management, CRM, SFA) to improve efficiency of Sales operations  Monitor and maintain overall cost of operations- Manpower, Inventory, outstanding & branch expenses well within budget  Trained sales team under capability building programme PAN India  Managed marketing budget worth INR 22 Cr (INR 7 Cr across 25 districts for retail development and INR 15 Cr for Wires PAN India), ensured deeper marketing penetration, enhanced brand visibility & demand generation

    • AGM - Corporate Strategy & Planning
      May 2012 - Apr 2014 · 2 yrs

       Instrumental in developing short term & long term corporate strategy aligned to corporate goals and vision.  Identify business opportunity for new product segment and develop 3 years business plan.  Identifying & evaluating new opportunities for strategic alliance through M&A and JVs  Synergies between cross-functional teams of finance, production, material, service, project, marketing, supply chain, quality & IT for efficient utilization of resources  Revamping org structure, role clarity, better alignment & empowerment of professionals

  • Senior Manager - Business Strategy Implementation, MD's Office at Enercon India Limited
    Jun 2009 - May 2012 · 3 yrs

    Led a team of 5 in the development and implementation of business strategy and reported to the Managing Director.  Ensured business operation in line with 3 years projected profitability; company grew from INR 2400 Cr in FY 2009-10 to INR 4000 Cr in FY 2011-12  Identified potential sites, finalized land and handled costing, installation & commissioning of wind farm across India  Set up and headed a new Service SBU, “Wind Farm Services”; grew revenue by INR 90 Cr over 3 years and 25% EBITDA  Negotiate terms & condition for O&M and overhauling contract with clients and ensure revenue generation for the company

  • Dy Manager - Business Analysis & Special Projects, Chairman's Office at Unichem Laboratories Limited
    Nov 2007 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Reported to CEO & CMD Dr. Prakash Mody at Chairman’s office for periodic analysis of business performance & raise timely “red flags” for any deviation against budget • Continuous scanning of business environment by analysing ORG-IMS & CMARC reports; SWOT analysis to understand market position, competition, industry trend & proposing improvement avenues. • Study and analyse M&A proposal