Shikhar Rastogi

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India8 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in P&L management.
  • Expertise in scaling operations in diverse markets.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional team management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C service industry leader with a strong focus on operational efficiency and market expansion.

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Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementMarket ExpansionCategory StrategyRevenue GrowthDemand-supply ManagementCity LaunchCategory ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCrisis Management

Other Skills

P&L Management & Strategic PlanningGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipMarket Expansion & Partner OnboardingOperational Efficiency & Cost OptimizationCustomer Acquisition & RetentionCategory Strategy & P&L OwnershipCost OptimizationRevenue Growth & Market ExpansionTeam Leadership & Cross-functional ExecutionCategory Strategy & P&L ManagementDemand–Supply Planning & OptimizationTeam Leadership & Performance ManagementCity Launch & Market ExpansionCross-functional Collaboration & ExecutionNew Market Expansion

About

Business leader with proven experience in category management, operations, and P&L ownership across high-growth startups like Zomato and Urban Company. Currently leading Zomato’s business in North India, driving revenue, partner growth, and market expansion. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, team leadership, and scaling operations in diverse markets. Passionate about building customer-first, efficient, and scalable businesses in fast-paced environments.

Experience

8 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 3 mos
Current Experience

Zomato

Zonal Head

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • Leading Zomato’s business across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir with complete P&L responsibility. Driving strategic growth through city expansion, partner onboarding, and customer acquisition. Managing large cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, reduce delivery costs, and enhance user experience. Collaborating with central teams to roll out region-specific initiatives and scale revenue sustainably.
P&L Management & Strategic PlanningGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipMarket Expansion & Partner OnboardingOperational Efficiency & Cost OptimizationCustomer Acquisition & RetentionP&L Management+1

Urban company

6 roles

Senior Manager - Ops & Strategy

Promoted

Jul 2023Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · On-site

  • 1. Spearheaded the category strategy for the Appliance Repair and Handy Homes vertical across North-West India, aligning supply, demand, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth.
  • 2. Achieved a 50% reduction in category costs through strategic sourcing initiatives and by improving supply partner retention to 60%.
  • 3. Collaborated closely with the marketing team to implement growth-focused campaigns, resulting in a 40% YoY revenue increase.
  • 4. Successfully launched new service categories, contributing to a 10% revenue uplift in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, expanding reach and market share.
  • 5. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 3–4 Category Managers and 15–20 associates, improving team performance by 25% through adoption of agile frameworks and structured goal tracking.
Category Strategy & P&L OwnershipCost OptimizationRevenue Growth & Market ExpansionTeam Leadership & Cross-functional ExecutionCategory StrategyRevenue Growth

Manager II

Mar 2022Jun 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

  • 1. Led category operations for North-West India, managing strategy, execution, and growth across four cities, with direct ownership of P&L and business planning.
  • 2. Balanced demand and supply dynamics, driving consistent growth in revenue, order requests, and fulfillment rates through data-backed interventions.
  • 3. Managed and mentored a team of 7–8 Category Management Associates, improving team performance and aligning execution with regional goals.
  • 4. Launched and scaled new cities (Kanpur & Varanasi) from scratch, setting up local operations and achieving early traction through structured demand-supply playbooks.
  • 5. Built strong cross-functional alignment with marketing, operations, and product teams, ensuring execution of city-level strategies and high service quality.
Category Strategy & P&L ManagementDemand–Supply Planning & OptimizationTeam Leadership & Performance ManagementCity Launch & Market ExpansionCross-functional Collaboration & ExecutionCategory Strategy+1

Category Manager

Promoted

Apr 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

  • 1. Led end-to-end city launches for Kanpur and Varanasi, building both demand and supply from the ground up as part of the New City Launch Team.
  • 2 .Managed category operations across Vadodara and Surat, overseeing all aspects of business growth including sourcing, onboarding, training, and performance management for service professionals.
  • 3 .Successfully scaled the PEC and Cleaning categories from 25 to 850+ monthly deliveries during COVID, and further to 1,185+ monthly deliveries post-lockdown, driving monthly revenue from ₹11K to ₹8+ Lakhs across both cities.
  • 4. Led and executed critical projects:
  • Launching new service categories in newly entered markets
  • Increasing professional utilization and launching retraining programs, improving NPS from -45 to +45 in Cleaning
  • Enforcing PPE adoption and reducing unsafe orders to enhance service quality and safety
  • 5. Developed and implemented COVID-19 survival strategies, regaining market presence and ensuring business continuity during lockdowns.
  • 6. Built strong customer and partner relationships to understand hyperlocal needs, enhance service delivery, and increase repeat rate and provider earnings on the platform.
Category ManagementNew Market ExpansionBusiness DevelopmentDemand & Supply ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipMarket Expansion

Associate - Category Management - Home Repair and Maintenance

Dec 2019Apr 2020 · 4 mos · On-site

  • 1. Managed the supply-side operations for the Home Repair and Maintenance category, launching and scaling services in a new city – Vadodara during the lockdown period.
  • 2. Developed and implemented city-level strategies and processes to achieve professional supply targets, enabling the city to meet revenue goals and maintain operational efficiency.
  • 3. Spearheaded the growth of the AC Repair & Service category, scaling monthly deliveries from 25 to 250+ within a few months despite lockdown constraints.
  • 4. Piloted and streamlined the onboarding process, introducing innovative approaches to improve partner acquisition and reduce friction in onboarding workflows.
  • 5. Focused on provider experience and performance enhancement, supporting service professionals in client conversion, boosting repeat rates, and increasing earnings on the platform.

Executive - Category Management - Beauty and Wellness

Mar 2019Nov 2019 · 8 mos · On-site

  • 1. Managed the supply side operations for the Beauty and Wellness category, focusing on achieving city-level supply targets and contributing directly to revenue growth.
  • 2 .Designed and optimized processes to ensure efficient onboarding, engagement, and retention of service professionals across the Delhi NCR region.
  • 3. Led and contributed to key strategic projects, including:
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under Skill India
  • Increasing Utilization in Delhi
  • Retraining Program – retrained 375+ professionals to improve Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  • Product Adoption & Kit Audit for quality and consistency of service delivery
  • 4. Piloted a partner loan facilitation process in collaboration with third-party financial partners to provide working capital support, while streamlining the onboarding journey.
  • 5. Initiated and nurtured client relationships through calls, mail campaigns, and presentations to drive engagement and partner growth.
  • 6. Worked towards improving the provider experience—supporting professionals in client conversion, increasing repeat bookings, and boosting earnings in the Salon category.

Business Development Executive Intern

Jan 2019Mar 2019 · 2 mos · On-site

  • 1. Contributed to the onboarding of service providers within the Beauty and Wellness sector as part of the City Team (Delhi).
  • 2. Played a key role in the implementation of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) project under Skill India, facilitating industry-relevant skill training for 2,850+ professionals to enhance their employability and livelihood opportunities.
  • 3. Supported business development initiatives by identifying and engaging potential partners, improving outreach, and ensuring smooth onboarding processes.

Markcast: the marketing & media cell, mlnc (du)

Founder

Nov 2016Apr 2017 · 5 mos · Motilal Nehru College, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi

  • Formed a Core Team of 15 members for day-to-day activity.
  • Organized Workshops by collaborating with different Companies and Institutes.

Combrosia - the commerce society of motilal nehru college

2 roles

President

Jul 2016May 2017 · 10 mos · Motilal Nehru College, Delhi University

  • Organized Commerce Fest "Commerce Buzz" and Speaker Session "Inspiron - 1.0".
  • Managed the team of 100 members and organized many events through out the year.
  • Raised funds for Annual Fest and events from Sponsors and organized fund raising events.

Finance Coordinator

Jan 2016Mar 2016 · 2 mos · South Campus, University of Delhi

  • Managed Financial Activities
  • Sponsors for Fest
  • Managing day-to-day Activities

Uber

Business Development Executive

Jul 2016Dec 2016 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Promotional activity in different restaurants of Delhi NCR for Uber Eats
  • OnBoarding Restaurants for Uber Eats
  • Managing Day-to-day Activities

Timesjobs

Sales Executive and Business Development

Dec 2015Jan 2016 · 1 mo · Noida Area, India

  • Business Development and Client Servicing

Leaders for tomorrow - niec chapter

2 roles

Head - Public Relations

Nov 2015Mar 2016 · 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • PR activities
  • Primary and Secondary Research

Co Head

Jul 2015Apr 2016 · 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Worked as a Co-Head of ‘Leaders for Tomorrow’, MLNC
  • Managed team of 15 for different events.
  • Organized different events like 'Cleanathon' and 'Sharmdaan'

Education

University of Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2014Jan 2017

Doon Public School

12th

Jan 2012Jan 2014

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