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Rupinder Arora

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India16 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in operational excellence and strategic planning.
  • Expert in driving business transformation through data-driven decisions.
  • Strong leader with a focus on team building and continuous improvement.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the healthcare sector with expertise in operational excellence and marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operational ExcellenceStrategic Thinking

Other Skills

Team LeadershipTeam BuildingCustomer ServiceProject ManagementBusiness StrategyAnalytical SkillsHealthcareManagementPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingOrganization SkillsMicrosoft Excel

About

Rupinder Arora is a dynamic and results-driven leader with a strong foundation in strategic planning, marketing, and operational excellence. He brings a blend of data driven decision making and strategic thinking to drive business transformation and competitive advantage.He has led high-impact initiatives across strategic planning, digital acceleration, supplier consolidation, and organizational transformation. Known for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Rupinder has successfully led shaping long-term strategies, streamlining governance, and delivering measurable outcomes.An alumnus of IIT Delhi and ISB, Rupinder combines technical depth with business acumen to solve business challenges. Passionate about associate growth, innovation, and collaboration, Rupinder thrives in environments that demand agility, foresight, and purpose-driven leadership.

Experience

16 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
8 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Novartis

5 roles

Head Operational Excellence - Procurement and Contract Manufacturing

Promoted

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos

  • Develop and responsible for cross-functional initiatives in productivity, innovation, and sustainability, while building capabilities through standardized best practices and tools to drive long-term value
Team LeadershipOperational Excellence

Director - Marketing and Competitive Intelligence (CDMO)

Apr 2025Nov 2025 · 7 mos

  • Build and execute marketing strategy supported by business intelligence to grow business for Novartis Contract Manufacturing
Strategic ThinkingTeam Building

Director - Strategic Planning and Operations

Promoted

Jan 2023Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Led the strategy planning efforts and provide operational support to Novartis Operations (Manufacturing Operations and Technology & Functions)
Strategic Thinking

Associate Director - Operations Strategy & Innovation

Jul 2020Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Led strategic initiatives and innovation programs for manufacturing and supply chain unit.
Strategic Thinking

Manager - Commercial Strategy and Insights

May 2017Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Managed commercial strategy and insights for Region Europe and US
Strategic Thinking

Kingfisher airlines | reliance retail | graviton

Manager

Jun 2008Jan 2016 · 7 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai

  • Build and led analytics function, supporting corporate and business marketing strategies for financial, retail and aviation industry.
Strategic Thinking

Education

Indian School of Business

Gold Medal - Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Strategy & Finance (GMAT:740)

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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