Vishal Vashistha

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Launched OLA electric scooter in India market.
  • Achieved highest market share of 35% in LMD segment for Volvo Eicher.
  • Established Renault operations in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned automotive marketing strategist with extensive experience in product launches and market penetration.

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Alliance ManagementAutomobileAutomotiveBrand BuildingBudget & ForecastingBusiness DevelopmentCRMCompetitive AnalysisCompetitive IntelligenceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Dealer ManagementDemand Management & PlanningGlobal MarketingGo-to-Market StrategyInternational Business

About

I am a dynamic business leader and growth strategist possessing 18years of experience in Sales, GTM Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Communication, New Product Strategy, Market Penetration and Brand Building, for automotive industry . I possess strong acumen in managing and leading automotive brands , spearheading the domestic and international markets globally. I bring to the table proven experience in GTM strategy ,Alliance Management, Content Partnerships, Ecommerce, Business Strategy, Field Sales, Product Planning, Smart Application Platform Development, and Business Development. Besides, I have also led the marketing & business development functions by conducting expert analysis of market size, segment, product development system metrics, w.r.t. lead time, milestones, material expenses and cost structure. As a goal-oriented Marketing professional, I spearheaded domestic and global markets across regions, including Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South-East Asia. I have worked across a plethora of brands, including OLA s1 , Usha Racer, Fontana, Hunter, Tata Venture, Tata Aria, Eicher Pro 3000, Eicher Pro 1000, Kwid, Boxer, Pulsar, Mega Max, Renault Duster, Bloom Series Fans, and Scala. My distinct achievements include launch of OLA electric scooter in India market along with establishing operations in for Renualt in Srilanka , Nepal and Bangladesh Market, Renault Kwid & Duster Brand in India & South Asia and the first virtual showroom (Anytime Anywhere) of Renault Kwid in India. Besides also achieved highest MS of 35% in LMD segment for Volvo Eicher in 2015 and also Played a stellar role in launching the Star Sport, Apache RTR, Star City 110 in the North Zone I possess excellent communication skills backed by immense workmanship, thereby contributing to achieving high-quality results. Goal-oriented, flexible, and resourceful with a curious mind to learn new skills, impressive team management ability to collaborate with team and bring out the best output

Experience

Qt group

Global Director - Micromobility

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos

Ola electric

2 roles

Director- Sales , GTM & Product Strategy (India & Europe)

Promoted

Apr 2022Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Associate Director- GTM (India & Europe Program Lead)

Jun 2021Apr 2022 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Usha international

Category Head – Electric Fans (india & Global Markets )

Oct 2018Sep 2019 · 11 mos · Delhi, India

  • Delivered a wide array of responsibilities, including marketing, building strategies and managing product management activities
  • Led end-to-end engagement with clients in the organised Retail Channel, beginning from strategizing to implementing and leading operations in key markets
  • Actively involved in the entire product life cycle of product portfolio, identified and assessed opportunities, highlighted USPs for drawing leads
  • Managed the entire product line life cycle, including strategic planning, devising yearly line-ups and Planning N+3 product road mapping, along with preparing a marketing calendar for products and categories
  • Created ATL and BTL communications, established pricing for products to maintain price positioning and set targets for branches keeping in mind the targeted sales of each product
  • Highlights
  • Successfully launched Fontana, RACER & Ex9 in key markets along with establishing operations in Sri Lanka Market
  • Launched IOT based fans, USHA Aerolux, and Bloom Series Fans

Renault india private limited (ripl)

Product Marketing Manager- Mini & SUV segment (south Asia)

Jun 2015Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Delhi, India

  • Spearheaded the overall responsibility of building marketing strategies, business planning, defining product strategy, P & L Management, and defined product value proposition
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies and activities for promoting the brand & products across Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh
  • Formulated brand strategies in lines with global marketing strategy, designed, implemented and facilitated annual marketing plans, budgets and implementation of plans
  • Delivered a wide array of functions, including Communication, Market Planning, Cash Flow Management, Product Promotion, Advertising and Digital Marketing
  • Planned and administered Variable operations budget, conducted forecasts to meet target sales volume and revenue, in addition to piloting new product launch working groups – Made in India (Kwid 2015, Duster 2012) in Africa Middle East Regions ensuring on-time delivery and follow-ups
  • Interfaced with the French Marketing team to decide on forecasting, marketing intelligence, created MIS tools for top management, monitored enquiries, and booking
  • Liaised with teams to planning newer strategies based on inputs from current and prospective customers post-Market Research
  • Highlights
  • Launched Renault Kwid & Duster Brand in India & South Asia and very first virtual showroom (Anytime Anywhere) of Renault Kwid in India
  • Led Product Marketing functions and conducted monthly forecasting for sales in Retail and Wholesale Market for short and long-term profits
  • Successfully launched Renault Brand in Sri Lanka and Nepal independently handled Auto Expo event for Renault India

Ve commercial vehicles ltd.

Product Marketing Manager -LMD/HD ( South Asia )

May 2013Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Handled product marketing activities for LMD range products under VECV brands, conceptualized and implemented ATL and BTL campaigns for building brands and sales promotion for the domestic market for entire Light and medium-duty truck range
  • Coordinated with advertising and media agencies to build effective planning and implementation of Marketing Activities and Media Campaigns
  • Spearheaded designing of long-term Product planning and technology strategy for VECV, conducted market trend analysis to gauge customer insights, and build strategies to meet the requirements
  • Highlights
  • Launched new Pro 1000 & 3000 Series that top 500 fleet owners in India
  • Achieved highest MS of 35% in LMD segment, 2015

Bajaj auto ltd

International Sales & Marketing Manager (Africa & Middle East)

May 2012May 2013 · 1 yr · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Responsible for managing P&L, building product portfolio strategy, conducting a gap analysis to ensure accurate Portfolio Management
  • Handled business development & marketing activities across LATAM, West & North Africa and brands BOXER and Pulsar using ATL and BTL activities
  • Highlights
  • Achieved 100% budget targets for Two Wheelers for FY 2011-2012
  • Contributed to making Bajaj Auto No-1 brand in Ghana in 1 year
  • Launched 3w in Kenya & Ethiopia, appointed 5 new distributors in Ghana, Burkinafaso, Cameroon, Togo, and Mali
  • Handled business development activities for Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Libya

Tata motors

Sales Manager

Jun 2010Feb 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Liaised with print and electronic media & event management companies to exercise brand building
  • Highlights
  • Handled 5 product categories (Nano, Tata Cars, Tata Motor Assured, UV and Fiat) for the Uttarakhand region
  • Key member in FM and LIVE MEDIA for safari range, JIYO DILLI campaign for strategic marketing
  • Spearheaded Nano Mileage Challenge in the UK, handled sales of NCR regions for Premium Segment Vehicles

Tvs motor company

Territory Manager – Sales & Marketing

May 2006Jun 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Indian oil corporation limited

Summer Intern

May 2005Jun 2005 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Live Project --- Measurement of site potential & Performance of petrol retail outlet

Future group india

Summer Intern

Mar 2005Apr 2005 · 1 mo · Nagpur Area, India

  • Topic--Shelves space management & Feasibility study of RFID at Big Bazaar

Bharat heavy electricals limited

Summer Intern

May 2003Jun 2003 · 1 mo · Haridwar Area, India

  • Topic--Feasibility Study on Firewall implementation at BHEL

Education

Digital Marketing Institute

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing

Jan 2014Present

Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Marketing

Jan 2004Jan 2006

IET

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) — Computer Science

Jan 2000Jan 2004

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Maths — Science

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