Vikas D Nahar

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a leading D2C healthy snacks brand
Recognized in Times 40 Under 40
Expertise in scaling operations and business strategy

Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C entrepreneur in the health and wellness sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyMarketing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentManagement

Other Skills

Brand ManagementBusiness PlanningCRMFMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Key Account ManagementManagement ConsultingMarketingMarketing ResearchRetailStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementTeam ManagementVendor Management

About

As Founder and CEO of Happilo, I have over nine years of experience transforming the healthy snacking landscape in India. Happilo has emerged as a leading D2C brand specializing in dried fruits, nuts, and nutritious snacks. By leveraging marketing strategy, market research, and customer insights, our team has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative products that resonate with health-conscious consumers. This journey is driven by a passion for nutrition and a commitment to quality, earning recognition such as the Times 40 Under 40 honor. With expertise in business strategy and a focus on scaling operations, Happilo continues to elevate healthy snacking while setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Experience

Happilo

Founder Happilo

Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

Founded Happilo in 2016 and building it since. Happilo is now a leading D2C brand in dried fruits and nuts and healthy snacks, which has carved a niche in the crowded Indian market.

Brand ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyMarketing Research

Satvikk speciality foods (p) ltd

Managing Director

Aug 2010 – Feb 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

Established Satvikk in 2010, as a health focussed food store, which opened its first branch in Bangalore in Dec 2011. Accelerated business growth with a strong commitment to nutrition, health, and quality. We worked hard to innovate and improve our products and processes, with the goal of providing a nutritious tasting range of products while maintaining the highest quality standards. We specialized in the finest quality spices, chocolates, organic foods, sugar-free foods, dry fruits, healthy beverages, cookies, juices, and snacks.

Business DevelopmentManagementMarketingRetail

Jain group (p) ltd

Senior Import Manager - Asia

May 2005 – May 2008 · 3 yrs

Managed and successfully liaisoned with International Clients with specific emphasis on Asian clients.
Implemented various processes in the Imports Department
Managed Custom Clearance at Chennai Port.
Was selected to be a part of the Induction Team. Imparted training
programs to new recruits and team members. Experience in trading on MCX, NCDEX, NMCE, NSE, BSE Terminals.