Samit Khanna — Co-Founder
Business leader with experience across consumer brands, Private Equity operations, and Consulting. Driven Growth, new businesses, and operational excellence across Indian Subcontinent, North America, and Europe. Led service business, drove growth via international markets and new initiatives at Heathify. Previously have driven sub growth and P&L at Hotstar (part of The Walt Disney Company), and growth and transformation agenda at a True North (formerly India Value Fund Advisors) portfolio company. Before that, was part of the India leadership team at Yum! India (~$ 350Mn), heading Strategy & Planning, New Initiatives (New Concept Design and Revenue Projects), and Business Development. Currently building a consumer retail startup and Signal Ventures.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Retail and Media, specializing in Business Development and Operational Excellence.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 18 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Business Transformation
- E-commerce Strategy
- Business Development
- Growth Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Management
- Management Consulting
- Business Strategy
Career Highlights
- Led growth and transformation at multiple companies.
- Built sustainable subscription and e-commerce strategies.
- Expert in business development and operational excellence.
Work Experience
Vita Nova (VxN)
Co-Founder (1 yr 10 mos)
Signal Ventures
Co-Founder and Partner (2 yrs 2 mos)
HealthifyMe
Business Head & VP (2 yrs 1 mo)
Inflection Point Ventures
Advisor and Investor (4 yrs 2 mos)
Hotstar
Vice President (3 yrs 4 mos)
True North Co
Vice President - True North (1 yr 7 mos)
Yum! Brands
Chief Financial Officer and New Concept Head - Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands) India sub continent (1 yr 3 mos)
Head - Business Planning (Pizza Hut & Taco Bell India) (1 yr 8 mos)
Senior Manager - Business Planning (11 mos)
Accenture
Manager (9 mos)
Consultant (2 yrs 6 mos)
Analyst (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Digital Marketing Strategies at Kellogg Executive Education
MBA at Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi
at INSEAD
B Tech at Punjab Engineering College