Niraj Srivastava

Co-Founder

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India13 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 22+ years of leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies.
  • Founder of initiatives addressing youth unemployment and skill development.
  • Expert in global workforce strategy and employability ecosystems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in workforce development and employability solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Workforce Strategy & ReadinessEmployability Ecosystems & Apprenticeships (wbl)EntrepreneurshipAnalytical SkillsCountry ManagementBusiness Planning

Other Skills

ESG / BRSR Workforce AlignmentExport & FTA Workforce ReadinessIndustry–Academia Talent IntegrationTeamworkResearch SkillsCommunicationFMCGDistributed Team ManagementKey Account ManagementTrade MarketingBrand ManagementKey Account DevelopmentMarket PlanningSales OperationsCompetitive Analysis

About

A purpose-driven professional with 22+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies. Drawing on a strong blend of Sales, Marketing, Corporate Training, and Emotional Care Coaching, I guide both students and working professionals to overcome challenges and achieve enduring success. By fostering growth, innovation, and compassion, I empower individuals to unlock their highest potential.

Experience

13 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Global workforce standards forum (gwsf)

Founder & Convenor

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · India

  • Bringing global workforce ecosystem understanding and partnering with global MNCs, exporters, Indian businesses, staffing vendors/sub-vendors, and educational institutions to strengthen workforce readiness and employability outcomes through practical, evidence-led reference frameworks aligned with publicly available expectations across ILO principles, Indian labour laws, USA/EU requirements, and key FTA-market trends, including ESG/BRSR workforce disclosures.
  • Outcomes: audit-ready evidence practices, stronger workforce credibility for global supply chains, improved retention foundations, enhanced apprenticeship/WBL outcomes, and industry-ready graduates through curriculum-integrated awareness (POSH, ESG, sustainability, workplace conduct).
  • (Non-regulatory, non-certification; not legal advice.)
Global Workforce Strategy & ReadinessEmployability Ecosystems & Apprenticeships (WBL)ESG / BRSR Workforce AlignmentExport & FTA Workforce ReadinessIndustry–Academia Talent Integration

Gan india

Country Head

Apr 2025Feb 2026 · 10 mos · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Responsible for Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN India) - the Indian chapter of GAN Global, a global alliance connecting businesses, governments, and institutions to strengthen work-based learning (WBL) and quality apprenticeships. We support companies with an ILO-aligned framework (R208) and a GAN India recognition pathway, aligned with NEP 2020 and AEDP, to build a future-ready, inclusive workforce.
Country Management

Young skilled india (ysi)

Founder & CEO

Jul 2014Present · 11 yrs 10 mos · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

  • Championing a Brighter Future:
  • We’re tackling the silent crisis of high unemployment and low productivity in India and other developing nations—especially among youth, women, and corporate employees—through a transformative partnership with the Ministry of Education, AICTE under the NEAT scheme.
  • Empowering Through Education:
  • Our 6-month AICTE-evaluated Management Certification Program offers a practical, cost-effective alternative to traditional two-year management courses. Delivered by top industry experts and professors, it provides global certification and immediate employability benefits.
  • Unmatched Reach & Accessibility:
  • Aiming to uplift 3.74 crore students across 993 universities and 49,000 colleges, our program is exclusively available on the official Ministry of Education, NEAT, AICTE website
  • (https://neat.aicte-india.org/b2b-course-details/NEAT2020622_PROD_2). Open to undergraduates, postgraduates, professionals, and business owners—this all-in-one solution is priced at just $250 (INR 18K), making it accessible to diverse learners.
  • Focused on Youth & Women:
  • Our mission is to boost employability, particularly for the next generation and women, empowering them to excel in their careers and reach new heights. Beyond management, we also offer Professional & Life Skills certifications and training for broader impact.
  • Join the Movement:
  • Visit www.youngskilledindia.com or call 8009321506 to learn more and become part of a brighter, more empowered tomorrow.
Analytical SkillsEntrepreneurshipTeamworkResearch SkillsCommunication

Sabmiller india

State Head - Rajasthan

Mar 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Rajasthan

  • Responsible for SABMiller India’s Beverages business in Rajasthan State with Approx. Rs. 500 Crore T/O in a year with P/L accountability, through established Trade Channels.
  • Managed the Team of 9 direct & 54 indirect, which include 5 Territory Sales Executives, 3 Assistant Managers & One Deputy Manager, MIS Team along with 48 Sales Representatives for 39 Depots & 6000 Retail outlets.
  • Job Responsibility includes Sales Planning, Primary & Secondary Target Achievements, Distribution Drive, Forecasting, Budgeting, ensuring proper Execution of Marketing Programmes, Retailer & Group Business Management etc.
  • Training & Development of the Team in coordination with Training Team & HR.
  • Guided the Team to resolve day to day operational issues related with Distribution gap, Discount, Replacement etc.
TeamworkBusiness Planning

Nestle s.a.

3 roles

Area Business Manager

Promoted

Apr 2010Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Responsible for Development of Nestlé’s recently acquired New Business category of HCN Division in Rajasthan & W.UP through established Trade Channels by Involving Distributors / Retailers / RD / DS / PS etc.
  • Managed Team of 5 Business Executives & Sr. Executives, along with 18 Distributors, 72 Salesman under direct coverage, who is Responsible for business development in Assigned Territory (Jaipur, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Agra, Aligarh, Meerut & Ghaziabad).
  • Job Responsibility includes Sales Planning, Invoicing, Distribution, Forecasting, Budgeting, ensuring proper Execution of Marketing Programmes, Organising Promotional Activities and Achievement of sales target with the help of the Team.
  • Training & Development of the Team.
  • Guided Team to resolve day to day operational issues related with Distribution gap, Credit issues, Supply, Invoicing etc.
Teamwork

Sales Executive

Promoted

Jan 2006Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Responsible for Channel Development & Territory Sales target achievement (T/O Rs. 24 crore). Managed Distribution Channel’s (2 Distributors, 55 Re Distributors & 800 Retailers under direct coverage) along with Secondary Sales Force (Team of 4 Pilot DS, 6 DS, 13 Sting & 3 Merchandisers).
  • Responsible for CD Management includes Invoicing/RDBN/Route plan management/Visibility Programme execution (NCVP)/Promotional activities execution/Productivity of DS, PS & Sting. New Product launch/Product Penetration in RD Markets & Key Accounts.
Teamwork

Officer

May 2002Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Joined Nestle in May 2002 as an Officer, worked in Western UP markets of Agra/Jhansi/Aligarh/Mathura territory, responsible for sales of Infant Nutrition Brands. Job responsibility Includes sales & distribution through Distributors Salesman.

Tata infomedia ltd

Executive - Sales

Apr 2001May 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Handling Accounts For Advertisements in TATA PRESS YELLOW PAGES.
  • Searching for Prospects, Approaching, Preparing Proposals, Presenting & closing sale.
  • Coordination with Advertising Agencies.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

IIMC-MDP — Advance General Management

Jan 2010Jan 2011

EMPI Business School

PGDBM — Marketing

Jan 1999Jan 2001

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