Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
VP of Growth & Strategy with 18+ years of proven success scaling technology startups, QSR chains, and manufacturing operations from concept to profitability. Currently driving strategic initiatives at Opinium.AI after building a track record of delivering game-changing results across diverse industries. Key Achievements: • Doubled fleet operations from 300 to 700+ units in one month • Scaled revenue from ₹2 crores to ₹8 crores (400% growth) • Launched multi-city operations across 43+ retail locations • Achieved 90% cost optimization through strategic process improvements • Increased customer retention by 77% through operational excellence 💼 CORE EXPERTISE: Multi-City Expansion | P&L Management | Startup Scaling | Team Leadership | Vendor Negotiations | Cost Optimization | Quality Management | Business Turnarounds | Strategic Planning 🎯 PASSION: Transforming operational challenges into growth opportunities. Specialized in scaling technology-enabled retail, QSR, and logistics operations from concept to profitability. 🏆 RECOGNITION: Top Quality Award winner from TATA Group | Finalist at EESL Innovation Challenge | IIM Calcutta Advanced Marketing Programme INTERESTS Startup Ecosystem • Electric Mobility • Sustainable Operations • Lean Manufacturing • Food & Beverage Industry • Technology Innovation
• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Drive product sourcing strategy and vendor negotiations for electrical appliances, silver, and brass household items distribution, while managing end-to-end supply chain operations • Quality Control & Process Optimization: Implement stringent quality control processes and lead time optimization, successfully reducing product returns by 40% (from 25% to 15%)
• Operations Leadership: Led day-to-day operations for electric mobility startup, managing 20+ team members and 50 ground staff across Delhi and Gurgaon markets • Exponential Growth Delivery: Doubled fleet size from 300 to 700+ scooters and increased daily customer rides by 150% (200 to 500 rides) within one month • Unit Economics Optimization: Achieved unit profitability by increasing rides per scooter from 2.5 to 5+ with 87% fleet utilization rate • Business Development & Funding: Executed successful B2B pilot delivering 100+ bikes within 2 months and secured ₹15 crore Series A funding from Indian Angel Network as core team member • Industry Recognition: Finalist at EESL: Innovate to Inspire Challenge, Mumbai (E-Mobility Category), demonstrating innovation excellence in electric mobility sector
• Portfolio Company Restructuring: Provided operational consulting for Delhi-based investment fund portfolio companies, transforming underperforming F&B outlets in Chandigarh & Delhi to positive cash flow status • QSR Turnaround & Growth: Drove 50% sales growth for Keventers highway kiosk, achieving profitability within 3 months through strategic operational improvements • New Venture Development: Led project management for two new sports bars, creating comprehensive financial models and implementing cost control strategies, inventory management, cash flow systems, budgets, audits, and store marketing
• Team Leadership & Development: Built and managed 15+ training professionals across Mumbai and Delhi, while recruiting and training 200+ team members and café managers for multi-city operations • Training & Standards Implementation: Deployed comprehensive training programs, food safety standards, and standardized SOPs across 43+ outlets, including safety protocols, hygiene standards, and new store opening playbooks • System Optimization & Cost Reduction: Launched Learning Management System (LMS) with Training-the-Trainer programs and achieved 90% reduction in cleaning chemical costs through strategic product optimization