Mar 2016 – Sep 2024 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Wheeled Ventures Pvt Ltd is started under the dynamic leadership of Ritesh Ved. 10 years of dedicated hard work and rigorous research motivates us to bring and cater quality products from throughout the world. Accessories, parts and spares for great bikes and by great companies. We keep things that matter the most. Things that add value to the bike and things that increase the value for bike
• Our Mission
• Since we belive in quality and innovative products, our mission is to import gear,accessories and gadgets from the best quality manufacturers. We are proud to be associated brands multiple international brands who are world reknown for the quality.
• Our Vision
• Wheeled Venture vision's to cater the motorcycle riders and motorcycle industry at the mass extent by providing the following
• We aim to bring/ import accessories, apparels, spares and gadgets of top notch international brands under it's head, prviding a one stop solution for re-sellers and brands
• Improving and extending our distribution channel across the country and providng maximum benfits to retailers.
• Providing the best B2B solutions to re-sellers and contributing towards the growth of motorcycle industry.

Jan 2012 – Sep 2024 · 12 yrs 8 mos

• Launched the Zeus brand from scratch, achieving a 50% increase in brand recognition and a 30% increase in sales within the first year.
• Conducted extensive market research and analysis to identify top manufacturers overseas, resulting in a shortlist of five potential partners with proven expertise in the production of riding gear.
• Conducted a market analysis and identified a gap in the riding and safety apparel market, leading to the development of a new product line.
• Collaborated closely with John Abraham, Aamir Khan, Ajith Kumar, and Boney Kapoor Productions Team, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate among these key stakeholders.
• Spearheaded business launch with 3 initial SKUs and expanded the product portfolio to over 300 SKUs within two years.
• Spearheaded a dealer acquisition strategy that successfully added over 50 dealers across the country within 18 months, increasing market penetration by 17% and an 8% growth in overall revenue.
• Spearheaded brand growth by adding over 50 dealers nationwide, increasing market reach and customer base.
• Achieved a significant sales increase, taking the annual revenue from 6 lakhs to 2 crores through effective sales strategies and customer engagement.
• Led a team of 18 employees and 50 business accounts, driving collaboration and productivity to achieve company goals.
• Introduced products on top Markets Places including AMAZON, FLIPKART, and EBAY to expand sales reach, accelerating business by 10X.
• Established strategic OEM partnerships with six major motorcycle companies, including Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Yamaha, Bajaj, Benelli, and Harley Davidson.
• Successfully introduced our brand to Tollywood and Bollywood domains, maximizing brand awareness by 50% within the first year of operations.

Mar 2010 – Present · 16 yrs

• Who we are:
• We are one of the leading Indian manufacturers, importers and exporters of premium motorcycle safety apparel and riding gear. Zeus is dedicated to producing the most effective safety apparels and solutions in the motorcycle sports arena. Like all our innovations, they’ve been developed in close collaboration with their pioneering users, designed around their needs to fully support their achievements. Or – to put it another way – they are inspired by humans.
• LEADERSHIP
• At Zeus, we are focused on ceaselessly improving safety, performance and comfort. For the thrill of winning, but also for the joy of riding. Which is why one innovation has followed another throughout our history. Built on passion, teamwork and a determination not only to achieve outstanding performance but to make it truly competitive and accessible ,so that it is widely used. Raising performance standards and saving lives. We believe in leading where others follow.
• Zeus is proud of manufacturing all it's products in-house and not dependent on anyone for it's wide variety of products.
• TRUSTWORTHINESS
• Zeus and Team has always been driven by the passion that true bikers share. We are committed to and have a unique record for style and safety. We are proud of our reputation and credibility. And because we live our products alongside our customers and champions, we engage with them openly and honestly to continually push the performance envelope.
• STYLE

Sep 2010 – Sep 2013 · 3 yrs · India · On-site

• Conducted internal audit of Directors and Partners of Deloitte at the global level, identifying 23 areas for improvement in managing financial risk.
• Performed thorough audits of partners’ and principals' accounts, ensuring compliance with stockholding regulations, and identifying and resolving conflicts of interest, resulting in a 95% overall compliance rate.
• Successfully managed the full accounting cycle, from journal entries to financial statement preparation, achieving a 100% accuracy rate and timely delivery of financial reports.
• Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to interpret and apply regulations, resulting in a 100% compliance rate with regulatory requirements.
• Analyzed and identified bottlenecks in the internal accounting department, implementing process improvements and reducing backlogs by 50%.
• Facilitated communication among cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and timely resolution of issues, boosting in project efficiency by 20%.
• Utilized analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights to leadership, enhancing financial decision-making by 25%.
• Authored papers on industry trends and best practices, providing stakeholders with valuable insights and contributing to industry knowledge and thought leadership.
• Conducted self-directed research and reviewed industry articles and conference papers to stay current with emerging trends, accelerating knowledge of industry innovations by 30% & enhancing the ability to anticipate market shifts.
• Collaborated with a diverse team of colleagues to achieve goals and address product and service-related issues, resulting in a 25% improvement in team cohesion and productivity.
• Evaluated content creation and market relevance, resulting in a 15% boost in content effectiveness and relevance.

Apr 2008 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · India, London · Hybrid

• Led the successful transition of processes from overseas to a local base, reducing production costs by 30% and a 25% increase in overall efficiency.
• Oversaw the seamless deployment of as-is and to-be process strategies from Singapore, Zurich, and London to India, enhancing the process efficiency by 40% and a 20% increase in cost savings.
• Evaluated skills, staff, and sourcing requirements to optimize operations, reducing hiring costs by 25% and improving process efficiency by 30%.
• Conducted one-on-one meetings with experts and process owners to identify gaps, resulting in a 15% increase in process efficiency and a 20% improvement in team communication and collaboration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product features and develop user-friendly workflow tools, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction and a 20% improvement in product adoption rates.
• Implemented flowcharts, fishbone analyses, and case studies to establish a robust process, reducing errors by 35% and increasing process efficiency by 30%.
• Monitored process performance for smooth operations, successfully transitioning out to work on new initiatives, leading to a 20% increase in project throughput and a 15% reduction in project turnaround time.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs · On-site

• Established and implemented processes and standards as an initial resource for the business teams.
• Utilized Business Process Management Systems and Six Sigma methodologies to improve business management processes.