Saad Ahmad — CEO

I am a business leader with 12 years of experience in startups & established businesses across Fashion, Food, Insurance & Automotive industries (both online and offline formats). I specialize in Growth & Expansion, P&L Management, Business Strategy, Category Management, Retail Operations and People Leadership. Through various 0 to 1 and 1 to 10 business scaling experiences I have learnt the fine balance of strategy and execution while driving outcomes across Growth, Profitability, Customer Experience, and Long-Term Financial Health. Key Experiences: ✅ InsuranceDekho: As Head of the B2C Life Insurance Business, I led revenue growth and operational efficiency in a fast-scaling InsurTech environment. Focused on optimizing sales strategy, fulfilment, and P&L management, I played a key role in expanding market penetration and streamlining processes for sustainable profitability. ✅ Udaan: As Zonal Head - North, I spearheaded the 0 to 1 scale-up of the Fresh B2B business, managing a ₹90 Cr+ P&L and expanding operations across 10 cities through a 200+ member team. I led the initiative aimed at turning the category profitable through strategic revenue and cost optimization. ✅ Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail: Led the network expansion of a youth-focused fast fashion brand across 10 cities, adding ₹27 Cr to the brand's topline. As Regional Head, I managed a ₹100 Cr P&L, overseeing a 350+ member team across 25 cities, gaining deep insights into retail operations and financial management. ✅ abof.com (Aditya Birla E-commerce): My 2.5-year tenure gave me a well-rounded understanding of consumer internet businesses. From working in the CEO’s office to managing the front-end product and cataloging operations, I developed a strong data-driven and product mindset for solving business problems. ✅ Maruti Suzuki: My first stint in the Supply Chain Division gave me expertise in vendor management, cost control, and budgeting, handling procurement worth ₹630 Cr. I was recognized for saving ₹17 Cr, reducing ¥43 Mn forex exposure, and was sent to Japan for vendor assessment of an upcoming model. Education: An alumnus of IIM Calcutta (2012-14) and Delhi College of Engineering (2006-10), I actively engaged in industry-led projects, competitions, and creative pursuits alongside my academic journey.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Growth-Oriented Business Leader in Fintech and Retail sectors.

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience: 13 yrs 4 mos