Apr 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai

• Radhakrishna Foodland enables food and foodservice brands to create, manage and scale high-performing demand-driven supply chains by orchestrating category and channel-specific planning, contract logistics and digital solutions
• Led the development and execution of a 5-year growth strategy, driving revenue targets while expanding customer wallet share and mind share.
• Developed and implemented tailored value propositions to address supply chain challenges for leading global food brands across QSRs, Hotels, Cloud Kitchens, Foodservice/HORECA, and FMCG.
• Designed and institutionalized growth playbooks, strategic account management frameworks, and customer engagement strategies to ensure sustainable, long-term success.
• Championed the Voice of the Customer within the organization, aligning internal teams, capacities and capabilities to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Orchestrated ecosystem alignment to establish strategic partnerships, mitigate risks, and ensure operational success while navigating market realities.

Oct 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Annada is a social enterprise (Sec. 8, FCRA) aimed at catalyzing the SDG of "Zero Hunger" through innovative, food solutions, community engagements,sustainable partnerships and technology integrations.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to drive growth and measurable social impact.
• Built partnerships with funders, government, and key influencers to secure resources and support
• expansion.
• Managed financial performance, including budgeting, monitoring, compliance and control.
• Led program excellence, ensuring high quality outcomes across operations, fundraising, and
• communications.
• Coached and developed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Institutionalised systems to track scaling progress and ensure performance metrics are met.

Dec 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

• Conceptualized and led the design and setup of a captive Global Capability Centre (hybrid shared
• services).
• Developed strategic roadmaps for consolidating HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance
• functions.
• Established an integrated HR shared service for the group, enhancing efficiency.
• Launched the Group Leadership Forum to drive performance and behavioural excellence.
• Collaborated on strategic initiatives as a task force member across group companies

Mar 2010 – Dec 2021 · 11 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• RFSPL is aimed at creating innovative low cost, sustainable flexible scalable solutions for urban masses through innovative use of food technology and deskilled and demystified operational frameworks
• Designed, Built and scaled the food service business line across QSR, Institutional, and Retail formats
• (captive and franchised)
• Commissioned and scaled an ISO-certified food manufacturing plant and supply chain network.
• Forged strategic partnerships to drive scalability and growth.
• Developed an integrated tech platform for Food Safety Management and unit operations
• Institutionalized robust systems and processes for operational scalability, reliability and profitability
• Consistently delivered financial results by managing budgets and performance effectively.
• Recipient of the CII National Food Safety Award (FY15-16, FY16-17) reflecting excellence in operating
• standards.

May 2009 – Mar 2010 · 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Led development of a mid-market hotel chain and the group's expansion into new food service
• businesses.
• Conducted feasibility studies, due diligence, and business modelling for growth initiatives.
• Restructured business processes for existing food service operations to drive efficiency.
• Acquired strategic real estate assets for the greenfield “mid-market” hotel brand and managed new
• hotel launches.
• Advised on the acquisition of Lebanese food brand and led business restructuring for the flagship
• restaurant brand.

Sep 2007 – May 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Coordinated business development and expansion strategy for the hospitality portfolio.
• Led feasibility studies, due diligence, business modelling, management contracting, and asset
• acquisition.
• Secured master franchise rights for an international hotel chain brand for the India sub-continent.
• Acquired strategic real estate assets across key locations in the country.

Feb 2007 – Sep 2007 · 7 mos

• Led business planning and feasibility assessments for group staffing strategy (organic and inorganic)
• Optimized resource allocation across business units and functions to enhance efficiency.
• Developed and recommended strategy that resulted in the formation of a captive staffing and
• manpower management company.

Jun 2005 – Feb 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Researched and identified business development opportunities in the Mining and Energy sectors,
• both nationally and globally.
• Managed project requirements, feasibility studies, and process development to ensure successful
• execution.
• Collaborated with JV partners, investment bankers, and consultants to evaluate and pursue strategic
• business opportunities.
• Engaged with government bodies to explore and develop business through public-private
• partnerships.