Yajur Mahendru — CEO
An accomplished and results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in internet companies and digital consulting, spanning India and Europe. I hold an MBA with Distinction (Dean's Top 10%) from Warwick Business School (The University of Warwick), United Kingdom, which is ranked amongst the top B-Schools globally. Currently serving as the Head of Product at InsuranceDekho, I am part of the senior leadership team (SLT). In this capacity, I lead a dynamic team of 20+ Product Managers and UI/UX designers, overseeing product strategy and implementation across all channels for InsuranceDekho. My role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and navigating hierarchies to drive successful product outcomes. In my prior role, I served as an Assistant Vice President at Genpact’s Transformation Services consulting practice in Germany. Responsible for steering business finance and supply chain operations transformation programs for global Consumer Goods & Retail clients across Europe, I played a pivotal role in the inception of the digital commerce team. This team was created to assist retail companies in scaling their direct-to-consumer e-commerce operations in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Known for thriving in fast-paced environments, I excel in motivating teams and championing the journey from ideation to implementation. My strengths lie in strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and effective communication, positioning me as a collaborative team player. I am dedicated to stepping out of my comfort zone and going the extra mile to deliver high-quality products.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Consulting expert with a strong focus on Product Management and Digital Transformation.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 11 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Ai-powered Innovation
- Business Transformation
- Consulting
- Artificial Intelligence
Career Highlights
- Led product strategy for a $280M funding round.
- Pioneered AI innovations in the insurance sector.
- Transformed e-commerce operations for major retail clients.
Work Experience
InsuranceDekho
Vice President and Head of Product (5 mos)
Assistant Vice President & Head of Product (1 yr 5 mos)
Director - Product (11 mos)
Senior Associate Director - Product (1 yr 11 mos)
Genpact
Assistant Vice President - Transformation Services (CGRLH) (1 yr 5 mos)
Oracle
MBA Project Consultant (1 mo)
CreditEnable
MBA Consultant (2 mos)
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
MBA Candidate, Class of 2019 (1 yr)
CarDekho Group
Product Lead - Insurance (3 yrs 7 mos)
Paytm
Associate Product Manager (3 mos)
Gaadi Web Pvt Ltd
Product Engineer (Product Management) (1 yr 2 mos)
21CC Education
Product Intern (6 mos)
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Engineering Intern (1 mo)
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
Engineering Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Warwick
MBA Overseas Elective at SDA Bocconi
MBA Exchange Programme at Tongji University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at NIIT University
All India Senior School Certificate Examination at St Joseph's Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh
All India Secondary School Examination at Ryan International School