Varun Dameera

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India9 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Achieved significant revenue growth across multiple industries.
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team management.
  • Proven track record in operational efficiency and cost savings.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in E-commerce and Healthcare sectors with a focus on operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyStrategic PlanningExecutive ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementSalesMergers And Acquisitions AnalysisBusiness StrategyPharmaceutical Manufacturing

Other Skills

Go-to-Market StrategyCost ManagementFinancial AnalysisC-Level Executive SupportMarket AnalysisStrategic ThinkingPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCustomer EngagementOperationsSales & MarketingCategory ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementBusiness Metrics

About

I am a highly motivated and accomplished professional with extensive experience of 8 years in strategy, operations, and program management. With a proven track record of driving revenue growth, achieving cost savings, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple industries ( E-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.,) I offer a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen that can deliver tangible results that drive business success. As a results-driven individual, I have a demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, as well as work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals. My background in consulting, process optimization, and project management has equipped me with the skills necessary to make an immediate impact in any organization.

Experience

9 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 2 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 5 mos
Current Experience

Cronus pharma llc

Chief of Staff

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

Kpmg india

Manager

Jul 2024Dec 2024 · 5 mos · On-site

Absolute barbecues india

Chief of Staff

Jun 2023May 2024 · 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Achieved monthly increase of 50L(~2%EBIDTA) in gross margins by introducing wastage trackers, KPIs & vendor connects
  • Drove monthly savings of 30 L (~1.5% EBIDTA) by defining productivity metrics, dashboards, & data-driven hiring approach
  • Decreased attrition by 5-8% monthly by initiating surveys, grassroot CEO connects, townhalls & enticing incentive schemes.
  • Elevated APC by 5% by consolidating the offers and effective GTM to the target segment using digital and offline channels.
  • Defined robust talent acquisition, management processes; Established KPIs linked to overall performance management.
  • Defined the product features and designed the wireframes for the delivery business app, Revamped existing app & website.
  • SPOC for investor relation management, financial planning, business updates; Liaison with CFO, CHRO, COO and VPs
  • Key Projects: Spearheaded Upselling, Happy Hours, Value lunch, Offers matrix, Playbooks, alternate business models for growth
Marketing StrategyStrategic PlanningGo-to-Market StrategyCost ManagementFinancial AnalysisBusiness Strategy+2

Meesho

Program Manager - Monetisation

Nov 2022May 2023 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Acquisition and Retention:
  • Spearheaded Seller acquisition and churn reduction in managed ads, resulting in remarkable results.
  • Revamped the acquisition strategy, and contributed to a 15% increase in ad revenue, setting new industry benchmarks.
  • Process optimization:
  • Focusing on innovation and process optimization, automated processes, driving a 20% increase in process efficiencies, resulting in significant cost savings and improved overall performance.
  • Seller expereince:
  • Strategized effective levers and implemented them to improve the seller experience for approximately 1 million sellers, driving engagement and satisfaction.
  • Growth strategy:
  • By benchmarking KPIs against the competition, strategized a pathway to achieve quarterly KPIs, driving measurable results.
  • By extensive analytical skills and expertise, identified potential growth opportunities, established successful product-market fit (PMF), and scaled-up new initiatives, driving a monthly revenue impact of approximately ₹4 crore.
  • .
  • Awards:
  • Quarterly panchayat award in the first quarter of joining (1 of 400)
  • Spot awards (1/3 of 100)
Business Process ImprovementMarket AnalysisStrategic ThinkingMarketing StrategyPresentation SkillsStrategic Planning+10

Deloitte us

Management Consultant

Mar 2022Nov 2022 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • US Health Care:15+ hospitals and ₹400 bn Revenue - Spoc for revenue cycle management and process improvement. Single-handedly contributed towards ₹200 crore revenue increase by providing critical insights and benchmarking
  • UK Conglomerate: ₹100 bn Revenue - 15% increase in efficiencies for 10+ sub-verticals via operations transformation.
  • US Pharma: ₹900 bn Rev - Strategized future roadmap in clinical trials tech space via 10+ workshops, 20+ vendors.
  • Awards:
  • 1 of 400 to be awarded “Best performance award”; “Outstanding mid-year rating”; Mentored new recruits
Business Process ImprovementMarket AnalysisStrategic ThinkingPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalytical Skills+1

Alvarez & marsal

2 roles

Manager

Jun 2021Mar 2022 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Operational Due diligence: (Air lines)
  • Evaluated ground handling and pax amenities costs for a major Indian full service carrier and estimated annual savings of around 10-15% for both the streams
  • Cost improvement : (Solar manufacturer - Singapore)
  • Evaluated the existing supply chain network and tracked the inventory along with logistics and warehouse costs and evaluated potential opportunities to reduce costs by liaising with the key stake holders
  • Business plan:
  • Developed a comprehensive Business case to set up an office for a client by evaluating the costs and estimating the revenues with a projection for 4-5 years
  • Portfolio diagnostic: (VC fund)
  • Evaluated a VC fund portfolio companies for potential growth opportunities in Pharma, agri supply chain and apparel firms.
Business Process ImprovementMergers and Acquisitions AnalysisMarket AnalysisStrategic ThinkingPresentation SkillsStrategic Planning+5

Summer Intern

Apr 2020Jun 2020 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • For a leading Indian Pharmaceutical firm as part of Post merger integration:
  • Developed models on inventory and supply chain to optimize the streams and provide visibility and also tracked integration activities across Supply chain, Manufacturing and quality streams to ensure Day 1 readiness of the integration
Presentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsBusiness Strategy

Indian institute of management ahmedabad

Placement Committee Member

Dec 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Dr. reddy's laboratories

Scientist, Process Engineering

Jul 2015May 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Business Impact:
  • With expertise in complex API molecules, filed $200 million worth of 3 Drug Master Files (DMFs) for US & Europe markets, contributing to the organization's growth and expansion.
  • By optimizing and designing a robust API process, saved $2 million in capital investment, demonstrating cost-saving and process optimization skills.
  • Saved approximately $1 million by enhancing operational efficiency by 40% in process validations across multiple projects, contributing to the organization's bottom line.
  • Leadership:
  • Spearheading the "Zero Failure" initiative and collaborating with 10 cross-functional teams, they ensured successful execution, resulting in improved quality and efficiency.
  • Led a team of 3 and metored 10+interns across process scale up projects
  • Ownership and initiatives:
  • Through digital upgradation of existing qualification procedures and SOPs, achieved a 70% cycle time reduction, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
  • By pioneering automation initiatives in the manufacturing facilities, enhanced operational efficiency by 50%, demonstrating their ability to drive innovation and process improvement.
  • Awards:
  • Awarded "Best Process Engineer" among 1000+ employees
  • Received 3 Spot Awards (1/2 out of 100), 2 appreciation awards (1/3 out of 1000+)
  • Consistent top appraisal ratings (1/10 out of 1000) across 4 years, reflecting exceptional performance and dedication to work.
Business Process ImprovementPharmaceutical ManufacturingAnalytical SkillsBusiness StrategyOperationsLeadership+2

Education

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2019Jan 2021

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Dual Degree ( Bachelor's + Master's) — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2015

Sri chaitanya Junior college,Dilsukhnagar

Intermediate (12th)

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Carmel Convent High School

Matriculation (SSC)

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Alphonsa Convent High School

Jan 1998Jan 2005

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

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