Abhaya Nath Tiwari — CEO

Senior business leader with 20+ years of corporate experience and a prior 10 years in the Indian Army (Gallantry Awardee). Proven COO / Head of Operations and Loss Prevention, with deep expertise in P&L ownership, business operations, sales leadership, pricing strategy, and loss prevention, operating at national and international scale. Led large, multi-format, multi-location businesses across modern retail, cash & carry, FMCG, manufacturing, brick-and-mortar, and e-commerce. Extensive experience in omni-channel operations, managing ₹4,500+ Cr revenue, 3,000+ associates, complex vendor ecosystems, and channel partners. Career includes leadership roles at Amazon, Guds Lab- startup, Walmart, Whirlpool, Asian Paints, and Indian multinational conglomerates. Specialist in business setup, turnaround, and scale-up, delivering EBIT improvement, cost optimization, shrink reduction, and operational excellence. Hands-on leadership in greenfield projects, market expansion, and secondary market development. Led enterprise digital transformation initiatives, including Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and Distribution Centers, inventory, e-commerce operations, global last mile delivery loss prevention, workforce management systems, mobile POS, logistics visibility, and operational platforms (Wooqer). Strong background in Business Excellence, Design Thinking, Risk Management, Process Compliance, and Asset Protection (Total Loss Control) and experience of starting startup’s. Known for strategic leadership, execution rigor, people leadership, and governance, I build high-performing teams, scalable operating models, and resilient businesses aligned to growth, profitability, and customer experience objectives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in e-commerce and retail operations with a strong focus on loss prevention and digital transformation.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 31 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Risk Management
Project Management
Digital Business Transformation

Career Highlights

20+ years of corporate leadership experience
Expert in loss prevention and risk management
Proven track record in digital transformation initiatives

Work Experience

Amazon Development Center India

Principal Program Manager - Global Last Mile Solutions (2 yrs 3 mos)

Amazon Seller Services Private Ltd

Program Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)

Guds Lab Pvt Ltd

COO (4 mos)

Walmart India

Vice President Operations-Asset Protection (12 yrs 1 mo)

Whirlpool India

Head – Administration, Facilities and Loss Prevention (1 yr 3 mos)

Asian Paints Ltd

Manager – Administration, Safety & Security (3 yrs 3 mos)

The Indian Army

Major - Artillery (9 yrs 5 mos)

Education

Senior Management Program at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

PGDDB at Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts at University of Allahabad

Abhaya Nath Tiwari

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India31 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

20+ years of corporate leadership experience
Expert in loss prevention and risk management
Proven track record in digital transformation initiatives

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in e-commerce and retail operations with a strong focus on loss prevention and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Risk ManagementProject ManagementDigital Business Transformation

Other Skills

Cost OptimizationGeneral ManagementProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementDigital Business StartegyOperational StrategySales OperationsOperations ManagementSalesSecurity OperationsSpecial OperationsBack Office OperationsManufacturing Operations ManagementDistribution Center OperationsStrategy Planning

About

Experience

31 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Amazon development center india

Principal Program Manager - Global Last Mile Solutions

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Solving complex global last-mile delivery loss prevention and business risk problems through technology-enabled preventive, interventional, and investigative strategies. Focused on protecting revenue, strengthening operational controls, and building resilient delivery networks at scale.

Cost OptimizationGeneral ManagementProblem SolvingRisk ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder Management

Amazon seller services private ltd

Program Manager

May 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Program Manager – Amazon Logistics | Loss Prevention, Risk & Fraud
Owned loss prevention and fraud risk programs for last-mile delivery operations, leading risk management initiatives and technology-driven prevention strategies through strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Digital Business StartegyCost OptimizationDigital Business TransformationGeneral ManagementOperational StrategyProblem Solving+2

Guds lab pvt ltd

COO

Jan 2021 – May 2021 · 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

A full stack technology company innovating around customers needs having a suite of products and services for retail industry, connecting Customers Needs.

Walmart india

Vice President Operations-Asset Protection

Mar 2008 – Apr 2020 · 12 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram · On-site

Growth Path:
Head – Operations - Asset Protection, New Delhi, Jun 2017 – Present
VP – Central Operations & Asset Protection, New Delhi, Jan 2016 – Jun 2017
GM – Operations │ Business Head / Market Manager – South & West India, Hyderabad, Jan 2014 – Dec 2015
GM – Operations, Lucknow, Jun 2012 – Dec 2013
DGM – Asset Protection (Bharti Walmart), Gurgaon, Mar 2008 – May 2012
Experienced retail professional in e-commerce & brick & mortar business environment handling operations, Ops support, sales, pricing, fulfilment centre ops and logistics in multiple locations in B2B & B2C businesses, with PnL responsibilities managing over Rs 1000/- Cr and over 1500 associates.

Whirlpool india

Head – Administration, Facilities and Loss Prevention

Dec 2006 – Mar 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos · Delhi/Gurgaon

A significant achievement was the successful transition and shifting of the corporate office operations within record time of 9 months. Engaged right from ground up, design and construction, interior designing coordination, acquisition of necessary licenses and approvals, contract labour management and much more.

Asian paints ltd

Manager – Administration, Safety & Security

Sep 2003 – Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Kasna

This was the start of my corporate career and I was responsible for the Kasna plant in terms of administration, safety and security. Managed contract labours, loss prevention, occupational health & safety including fire safety, day-to-day administrative functions, labour Union and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible for getting plant ready for audit and certification, spearheaded main role in acquiring 5-star rating for the plant safety certification audit for Plant.
Awarded Sword of Honour from British Safety Council from England, in 2004/05.

The indian army

Major - Artillery

Aug 1992 – Jan 2002 · 9 yrs 5 mos · India

Joined the Indian Army as 2nd Lieutenant and progressed to the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and then Major – Artillery.
#Awarded Gallantry Award in Siachin Glacier for performance in Operation Meghdoot.
#Received Nishanebaz Medal as Sharp Shooter.
#Awarded various service and combat awards such as - Distinguish Services Award, Operation-Vijay, Operation – Meghdoot, and Operation Rakshak and Operations Parameters