May 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Rejoined Michael Page to lead senior and executive hiring across the industrial value chain- partnering with business leaders to solve critical talent challenges and accelerate growth. My focus spans manufacturing, building materials, engineering services, energy, and other adjacent industries where I work with Indian conglomerates, global MNCs, and high-growth enterprises to identify and place leadership that drives performance, transformation, and long-term value.
• This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy and business impact. I work closely with CEOs, CHROs, and BU heads - not just to fill roles, but to co-architect leadership structures that align with evolving business priorities, market shifts, and scale ambitions.
• Key responsibilities include:
• o Partnering with CXOs and business leaders to shape talent strategy that supports business growth, succession planning, and organizational transformation.
• o Owning the end-to-end search process for high-impact roles in Sales, P&L leadership, and Strategy - ensuring speed, precision, and long-term fit.
• o Providing market intelligence and competitive talent insights to inform strategic decision-making and help clients stay ahead of shifting market dynamics.
• o Driving business development across South India, building deep, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, and expanding our footprint in core industrial markets.
• Collaborating cross-functionally within Michael Page to ensure seamless execution, knowledge sharing, and high client satisfaction across mandates.
• My aim is simple: to be a trusted growth partner to businesses navigating change, expansion, or consolidation - bringing clarity, confidence, and capability to every leadership hire.

Jan 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led recruitment and business development for mid to senior-level and leadership sales and marketing roles across chemicals, building materials, steel, and allied industries. Focused on delivering high-impact talent solutions by identifying top-tier professionals and aligning them with the strategic needs of leading organizations. Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition strategies and drive successful placements in specialized and competitive markets.
• Key responsibilities included market mapping, talent advisory, and stakeholder management, ensuring the alignment of hiring strategies with business objectives. Collaborated closely with clients to understand talent needs, provide strategic hiring solutions, and navigate evolving industry trends through market intelligence and analytics.
• Additionally, played a key role in business development, strengthening relationships with industry leaders and expanding the firm’s presence in niche markets. A strong emphasis was placed on data-driven decision-making, utilizing industry trends, salary benchmarking, and performance analytics to improve hiring precision. This approach enhanced workforce planning, reduced time-to-hire, and drove revenue growth—both for Michael Page and its clients—by securing high-impact talent that drove business expansion and top-line performance.

Jan 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Responsible for driving strategy, sales, and marketing initiatives to enhance digital transformation and revenue growth for hospitality businesses. The role encompasses developing tailored strategies for hotel owners at various digital maturity stages—establishing a strong online presence, optimizing social media, and improving key performance indicators.
• Key focus areas include market expansion, client relationship management, and data-driven marketing strategies aimed at maximizing occupancy and profitability. Additionally, oversee consulting projects for hotels launching new brands or navigating industry challenges.
• Beyond sales and marketing, responsibilities extend to business development, pricing strategy, and operational efficiency, ensuring measurable impact. A strong emphasis is placed on industry trends and innovation to maintain a competitive edge in an evolving hospitality landscape.

Jun 2021 – Jan 2022 · 7 mos

• Managed a portfolio of strategic accounts across diverse industries, ranging from large enterprises to mid-sized businesses, ensuring tailored solutions aligned with client needs and business objectives. Spearheaded end-to-end account management, driving revenue growth, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring long-term business success.
• Engaged with CXOs and senior management to understand critical business challenges and deliver IT, IoT, and mobility solutions that optimized operations, improved efficiency, and enabled digital transformation. Acted as a strategic advisor, leveraging deep industry insights and data-driven recommendations to drive business innovation and operational excellence for key accounts.
• Oversaw sales performance across a portfolio of 25+ product lines, ensuring revenue targets, profitability, and overall P&L ownership were met. Developed and executed customized sales strategies, identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities to maximize account value and strengthen client partnerships.
• Additionally, worked closely with internal teams, including product, marketing, and technical support, to ensure seamless implementation and post-sales support.

Jul 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Gained diverse, cross-functional exposure through multiple stints across key business verticals, including Enterprise Sales, Retail Sales, Digital Strategy, Business Analytics, and Hi-Tech IoT. Adapted to dynamic business environments, taking on multi-faceted roles to drive strategic objectives, optimize sales performance, and contribute to business growth.
• Led a team of 12+ sales executives and managed a promoter network of 22+ professionals, overseeing sales operations and distributor engagement across multiple territories. Focused on sales performance optimization, channel expansion, and market penetration, ensuring revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Developed and implemented a workshop model to enhance engagement with SMEs and startups, strengthening the enterprise business segment. Additionally, conceptualized a partnership model and a one-year business plan within the digital function, creating a scalable framework for strategic alliances and market expansion.
• This fast-paced, high-impact role provided end-to-end business exposure, honing skills in sales leadership, business strategy, and data-driven decision-making, while driving tangible business outcomes across verticals.

Apr 2019 – May 2019 · 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Led a business process re-engineering project aimed at significantly reducing go-to-market (GTM) time for prepaid products, streamlining workflows, and optimizing cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded the enhancement of 2+ key processes across multiple value chains, driving greater efficiency and aligning them with strategic business objectives.
• Additionally, ideated and developed an improved Master Data Management (MDM) dashboard, integrating 7+ actionable recommendations to enhance data accuracy, accessibility, and decision-making processes. This initiative resulted in more informed, real-time business decisions and contributed to accelerating time-to-market for new products, driving growth and operational excellence.

Jun 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Contributed to shaping strategic insights through market research and business intelligence, specializing in IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) analysis. Led patent drafting and prosecution efforts, identifying opportunities to strengthen clients’ IP portfolios, which directly contributed to increased revenue. Conducted in-depth assessments of IPR landscapes, market entry strategies, and competitive intelligence, enabling clients to capitalize on market opportunities and achieve sustained revenue growth.

Jul 2015 – Dec 2015 · 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Pursued a research project on "Seismic noise modelling and online detection of event onset"
• Designed an earthquake detection system using Adaptive filtering and Discrete Wavelet Transform

May 2014 – Jul 2014 · 2 mos · Gondia Area, India

• -Studied the switching center at Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd. to find performance loopholes