Shrikant Hande — CEO
A high-performing, results-driven Business Head with 18+ years of experience specializing in revenue generation, strategic market expansion, and large-scale team leadership within the FMCD/Consumer Durables space. I possess a proven track record of transforming regional operations, scaling P&L performance from inception to multi-hundred-crore success, and establishing entirely new product lines. My expertise lies in leveraging years of market experience, data-driven insights and emerging AI tools to ensure conclusive, profitable action across the business lifecycle. I have been instrumental in contributing to the 700 Cr annual revenue and 1800 Cr valuation of organizations. Key contributions include: Successfully pioneered the Black & Decker Air Conditioning Business in India, Consistently ranked among the Top 2 Sales Achievers All-India, driving over 20% year-over-year growth in bulk deals and maintaining 15%+ profitability across the zone. Expertly managed secondary and tertiary sales, focusing intensely on customer delight and retention while onboarding a superior client portfolio. Currently driving significant contributions beyond the Western Zone, actively securing large B2B institutional deals in Northern India, including a potential $11 Million single deal pipeline. My leadership philosophy centers on thorough market reality assessment and actionable delegation. At previous organizations, I was accountable for nearly 50% of Branch revenue. I excel at bridging critical organizational gaps: serving as the vital link between the organization and client and ensuring seamless alignment across Sales Support, Marketing, HR, and Service functions for customer retention & building brand image in market. Core Competencies: P&L Management for large zones, Business & Strategic Planning, Go-to-Market Strategy. New & Institutional Sales (B2B), Channel Management, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; leveraging MIS/GFK Data and AI Tools for strategic forecasting. Mentoring, Building & Leading high-performing teams, and continuous product training. Connect & Collaborate I am eager to connect with forward-thinking professionals in the FMCD or other sector to discuss the intersection of climate change trends, the rise of AI in various industries, and the future trajectory of the industry, particularly within dynamic markets like India. If you are exploring growth strategies, channel optimization, or institutional business development, I welcome a direct conversation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the FMCD sector with a focus on revenue generation and market expansion.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 16 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- P&l Management
- Business & Strategic Planning
- New & Institutional Sales
Career Highlights
- Pioneered Black & Decker's AC business in India.
- Achieved 20% YoY growth in bulk deals.
- Contributed to ₹700Cr annual revenue.
Work Experience
Indkal Technologies Pvt Ltd
Business Head (2 yrs)
Samsung India
Business Growth & Operations (North, India) (11 mos)
Carrier Midea India
Sr. Manager Business Growth MT & GT Channel (3 mos)
Voltas Ltd & VoltasBeko HA Ltd. - A TATA Enterprise
Sr. Manager Sales & Marketing (West, India) (5 yrs 6 mos)
Hitachi Home & Life Solutions (India) Ltd.
Manager Sales & Marketing (1 yr 7 mos)
Croma, Infiniti Retail Limited
Manager Retail Operations (2 yrs 4 mos)
Hindustan Times
Business Consultant (2 mos)
The Oberoi Group
Operations & Sales (3 yrs 3 mos)
Marriott Hotels
Operations (5 mos)
Education
Post Graduation Diploma in Management at Chetana's Institute of Management & Research
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hospitality & Hotel Administration at IHM Bangalore