Utsav Malhotra — Chief Operating Officer
I'm a multi-award winning professional having a proven track record of scaling startups from concept to 10X growth while ensuring profitability and strategic soundness. With hands-on experience in identifying growth opportunities, managing customer connect, and optimizing operational efficiencies, I specialize in helping brands out-compete their categories. My approach is rooted in consumer centricity, understanding market dynamics, finding untapped opportunities, and executing agile strategies that drive sustainable growth. I thrive in the startup ecosystem, having helped businesses navigate challenges from early-stage product market fit to becoming market leaders—all without losing sight of their core values or financial health. A marketer at heart, I excel in strategic decision making and working with people whilst bringing out the best in them. My expertise areas are Corporate Business Strategy, Product Development and Merchandising, Brand Positioning and Marketing Management, Global Sourcing and Buying. If you're looking for someone who understands the unique pressures and opportunities in the startup world, let’s connect. Some of my awards and accomplishments include : BW 40U40 D2C COO of the Year IAF COO of the Year BW Top 100 Marketer Pitch CMO Growth Impact 40U40 Marketing World 40U40 Agency Reporter 40U40 Social Samosa 40U40 IBE Marketing 40U40 MSME Leader of the Year HRAI Top COO - Twice !! Adgully Marketeer of the Year Precedential COO of the Year D2C Brand of the Year Forbes Bootstrapped Startup of the Year
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the Consumer Electronics and Retail sectors.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 21 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Operations Management
- Brand Positioning
- Business Development
- P&l Management
- Sales Management
- Global Business Development
- Sourcing Strategy
- Retail Management
Career Highlights
- Proven track record of 10X growth in startups
- Multi-award winning marketer and strategist
- Expert in consumer-centric growth strategies
Work Experience
Noise
Chief Operating Officer (5 yrs 4 mos)
Nicobar Design Pvt. Ltd.
Business Head (1 yr)
AMPM by Ankur & Priyanka Modi
Chief Operating Officer (4 yrs)
FashionAndYou.com
Vice President - Sales and Sourcing (3 yrs 8 mos)
Umbrella Associates
Principal Consultant - Consumer (3 yrs 8 mos)
Carbon Accessories Limited
Chief Operating Officer (2 yrs)
Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited
Brand Management (2 yrs)
Asst Manager - Key Accounts (0 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Durham University
at IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
Fashion/Apparel Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi