Ashwath Ram

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Scaled revenue from ₹24 Cr to ₹240 Cr in 3 years.
Expanded market presence from 10 to 30 cities.
Recognized with industry awards for leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in the E-commerce and Hospitality sectors with a strong focus on growth and operational excellence.

Contact

ashwath.sam@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementGo-to-market Strategy

Other Skills

Account ManagementBanquet OperationsBanquetsBusiness DevelopmentCateringChannel PartnersCommerceCritical ThinkingDirect SalesDistributionEntrepreneurshipFine DiningFood & BeverageFront OfficeGTM

About

I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the hospitality. I possess a deep understanding of the Indian market and its unique business landscape. With a proven track record of delivering growth and profitability, I am adept at creating and executing strategies that drive revenue, increase market share, and enhance customer satisfaction. My expertise in team management, relationship building, and operational excellence enables me to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve their goals and exceed expectations. My passion for innovation and continuous improvement drives me to constantly seek new opportunities for growth and development.

Experience

Udarvis technologies pvt ltd

Co-Founder

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Bigbasket

Business Head

Jun 2019 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Scaled monthly revenue from ₹24 Cr to ₹240 Cr in 3 years (annual run rate ₹288 Cr → ₹2,880 Cr) by implementing aggressive growth strategies, optimising operations, and driving innovation.
Expanded presence from 10 to 30 cities while building and mentoring a 500+ strong cross-functional team across sales, ops, SCM, customer success, and marketing.
Full P&L ownership — managed budgets, optimised costs, improved profitability, and strengthened unit economics.
Designed and executed GTM strategies for premium FMCG brands; led Joint Ventures & Distribution Partnerships with leading global FMCG companies to accelerate assortment and market reach.
Reduced HR & SCM costs, improved cash flow and working capital through process reengineering and vendor optimisation.
Established direct & indirect Sales & Distribution networks in varied market scenarios, defining KPIs and operational parameters.
Launched customer retention initiatives informed by consumer behaviour mapping, reducing churn and increasing lifetime value.
Recognised with industry awards for leadership and rapid scale execution.