Sumant Kakaria

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India20 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founded Solethreads, revolutionizing casual footwear in India.
Achieved 20X growth in Marico's Digital Business.
Transformed Philips' Ecommerce business across all verticals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C Ecommerce leader with extensive experience in consumer goods and digital marketing.

Contact

sumant.kakaria@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipStrategic PlanningEcommerceBusiness StrategySales Strategy

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentCapability DevelopmentChannelChannel DevelopmentChannel ManagementChannel PartnersCompetitive AnalysisConsumer BehaviorDigital MarketingEcommerce and DigitalFMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Key Account ManagementManagementMarket Planning

About

CEO and Founder of 'Solethreads' - the brand revolutionizing Casual Footwear for India's youth. 19+ years of experience across the Consumer Industry. In my last corporate stint with Marico, I set up Digital Business worth Rs. 450 Crores within two years from scratch. In just two years, while serving as the head of Philips' Ecommerce division, I was able to grow the function's value from Rs 25 crores to an impressive Rs 300 crores. I acquired in-depth experience in sales, distribution, and strategy with companies such as Asian Paints and Godrej. I have mentored numerous startups and established organizations to help them scale up. Drop me an email at sumant.kakaria@gmail.com and let’s have a conversation.

Experience

Solethreads

Founder, CEO

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Disrupting the Casual Footwear industry and bringing in a fashion revolution for the youth
www.solethreads.com

Strategic PlanningConsumer BehaviorLeadershipDigital Marketing

Marico limited

Business Head - Ecommerce

Mar 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

PnL Head for the Digital Business at Marico, reporting to COO.
Mentor for startups at Marico Innovation Foundation.
Successfully established a profitable business with 20X growth within 2 years, launched numerous Digital first brands

Consumer BehaviorLeadershipDigital MarketingEcommerceBusiness Strategy

Philips india

Head of Ecommerce

Jun 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

Transformed the Ecommerce business (both B2B and B2C) for entire Philips Consumer Lifestyle (India market, all business verticals)
Also part of the Sales Leadership Team for Indian Sub-continent

Consumer BehaviorDigital MarketingEcommerceBusiness Strategy

Aura international

Co-Founder

Nov 2012 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Co-founded a design and manufacturing company in the open footwear category. Worked with top brands like Hush Puppies, PUMA, UCB, as well as with top retailers such as Reliance, Myntra, etc.

Godrej consumer products ltd

DGM - Sales Development

Jul 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, India

Part of the Strategy arm in Sales, responsible for establishing sales processes, systems, Infrastructure, channel development and capabilities to ensure the building of a robust distribution network both at the Urban and Rural level. Handled West and then North region

Consumer BehaviorSales Strategy

Asian paints ltd.

Senior Area Manager

May 2006 – Jun 2011 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, India

• Successfully handled various markets with ASIAN PAINTS Ltd. as Snr. Area Manager from May’ 2006 to June’ 2011; last handled turnover was 200 cr in Mumbai.