Sachin Richa Ahuja

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building community trust and engagement.
Led significant projects at Maruti Suzuki.
Gold Medalist MBA with a focus on people and purpose.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a community-focused leader in the automotive and business development sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

People ManagementProject ManagementCultural UnderstandingDocumentationRegional Business DevelopmentAfter Sales Management

Other Skills

Distribution StrategiesNetwork DesignNew Business DevelopmentCustomer SuccessCollaborationMarket DynamicsProject ExecutionCustomer SatisfactionMicrosoft OutlookChannel PartnersProduct DevelopmentCustomer Journey MappingCustomer Experience ManagementProduct ManagementDistribution Channel Management

About

An engineer once, an MBA by paper— but my real lessons were never in classrooms. Degrees gave me labels, but not direction. Connection did. People did. The quiet strength of communities did. I was never made for titles. I was made for stories, for shared laughter under tin roofs, for finding meaning in places that don’t need credentials to feel like home. Today, I walk with the communities of Bharat— not to lead or teach, but to listen, to build trust, and to move forward, together.

Experience

Next bharat ventures

Founding Member & Head of Programs and Partnerships

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I walked through the corridors of engineering and earned an MBA,
but my real education came from tea stalls, village meetings, and silent nods of trust.
I spent over a decade in corporate India managing teams, launching projects, negotiating with dealers, and understanding what drives customer loyalty. The journey took me to Japan, helped write part of Maruti Suzuki’s legacy, and introduced me to talent and thinking that sparked a quiet inner shift.
It was in that shift that I discovered Next Bharat not just as a place, but as a calling.
Today, I work with communities that don’t chase headlines but shape the heart of India. I listen more than I speak. I build trust before building strategy. My work lives at the intersection of people, purpose, and progress.
I’m not driven by metrics alone I’m drawn to meaning.

Distribution StrategiesNetwork DesignNew Business DevelopmentPeople ManagementCustomer SuccessProject Management

Suzuki motor corporation

Special Project: Maruti Suzuki Success Story | India–Japan Collaboration

Jun 2022 – Apr 2023 · 10 mos · Japan

Exploring legacy, discovering purpose.
I had the unique opportunity to be part of a team documenting Maruti Suzuki’s success in India—an experience that took me to Japan for the first time. This wasn’t just about writing a book; it was about understanding the deeper cultural and operational bridges that made Maruti a household name in India.
Working alongside brilliant young minds from both India and Japan, I found myself re-energized—drawn toward something fresh, human, and future-facing.
This journey planted the seed for my next chapter: working with the communities of Bharat. It reminded me that growth isn’t just about markets—it’s about people, places, and purpose.

New Business DevelopmentCultural UnderstandingCollaborationDocumentation

Ifb industries ltd

Regional Service Manager

Sep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 6 mos · Goa, India

A short but defining chapter in the journey of self-discovery and decision-making.
This role came at a transitional point in my career—taken with the intent to understand the larger picture and clarify my next step. While I was in the process of deciding to pursue an MBA, this experience gave me invaluable exposure across diverse geographies—Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Chhattisgarh.
I worked closely with various franchise partners, navigating distinct market dynamics, consumer behaviors, and business cultures. It was an early lesson in adaptability, people engagement, and regional business development.
The relationships I built with the promoters and directors here stayed with me—shaping my perspective and proving to be immensely helpful during my MBA.

People ManagementRegional Business DevelopmentMarket Dynamics

Maruti suzuki india limited

Regional Manager After Sales

Aug 2009 – Aug 2021 · 12 yrs · Raipur, Ranchi, Surat, Chandigarh

12 years of diverse experience across after sales, people management, and project execution.
My time at Maruti Suzuki was nothing short of a roller coaster—filled with high-energy targets, tight deadlines, and deep learning. I led multiple new project developments, handled dealer relationships across regions, and navigated complex negotiations that shaped real business outcomes.
From managing dynamic teams to delivering high-impact sales pitches, driving customer satisfaction, and building strong partnerships on the ground—I experienced the full spectrum of what it means to drive growth while staying connected to people

After Sales ManagementProject ExecutionCustomer Satisfaction