Vikram Idnani — CEO
Expertise: • Extensive experience in systematically carrying out digital transformations for the largest Retail groups in India and several initiatives for Retail groups internationally. • Expert in Technology, Retail, eCommerce and Supply Chain domains. • Extensive experience in strategy and execution of omnichannel operations, supply chain and fulfilment automation at scale. • Deep experience in managing organisational change through technology adoption, people transformation, simplicity of operations and customer focus. • Skilled in driving growth and efficiency through systematic investment and measurement of returns. • Global expertise in strategic outsourcing, structuring and negotiating contracts backed by governance of outsourced engagements in the US and India • Skilled in building and growing global teams; natural ability to organize teams to improve focus and enhance throughput • Industries: Retail, with experience across Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Home-building and Airlines • Speaker and moderator at various Indian and international forums. Committees / Associations: - Member, International Society of Sustainability Professionals - Member, Technology Committee, Retailers Association of India - British Chevening Scholar, Association of British Scholars - Member, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Personal Interests: • A passion for long-distance running, trekking, music • Strong proponent of sustainable practices • Animal lover, actively involved in rescue, adoption, funding and awareness against cruelty • Blogger with a penchant for sharing personal experience in trekking and running Specialties: * Retail, eCommerce, Omnichannel * Digital Transformation * Supply Chain automation * Change management * Business process improvement * Program management * Strategic outsourcing * Building effective teams
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Retail and eCommerce digital transformation with extensive IT strategy expertise.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 36 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Digital Transformation
- It Strategy
- It Consulting
- Vendor Management
Career Highlights
- Led digital transformation for major retail groups.
- Expert in omnichannel operations and supply chain automation.
- Global experience in strategic outsourcing and contract negotiation.
Work Experience
Landmark Group
President - Chief Information Officer (3 yrs 4 mos)
Reliance Retail
Sr. Vice President / Head-IT (5 yrs 4 mos)
Trent Ltd.
Head-IT, Chief Ethics Counsellor (11 yrs)
Syntel Inc.
Engagement Director (10 yrs 9 mos)
Hi Tech Consultants Inc.
Consultant (1 yr 8 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services (through acquistion of Tata Unisys Ltd.)
Consultant (4 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Advanced Management Programme - IT strategy at Alliance Manchester Business School
B.E at University of Mumbai
at St. Xavier's High School