Sanjay Anand

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven track record in retail expansion and operations management.
Expert in franchise development and business growth strategies.
Strong leadership in managing large-scale retail operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Operations Expert with extensive experience in Business Development and Franchise Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentFranchise DevelopmentE-commerce ManagementSales ManagementOperations ManagementP&l ManagementRetail Management

Other Skills

Real EstateMarket IntelligenceOperational FrameworksCommercial NegotiationsFranchise ModelsOmnichannel StrategiesVendor SourcingContract NegotiationsLocation AssessmentsB2B Business OperationsFranchise ModelE-commerceOnline SalesTop-line ManagementBottom-line Management

About

A results-driven business leader with a proven record of driving growth and managing large-scale retail operations across diverse sectors, including B2C, B2B, Retail, Healthcare, and Travel — with significant experience in the Retail domain. My core expertise spans retail expansion, large-format store management, merchandising, business development, sales and revenue enhancement, customer experience, general administration, property acquisition, franchise development and management, and leasing. I am deeply passionate about delivering operational excellence in customer service, P&L management, multi-location operations, and franchise development, with a strong emphasis on new store launches. Currently helping leading national and international brands in Retail, F&B, Entertainment, Co-working, Luxury, and Cloud Kitchen segments, supporting their business growth through franchise and leasing strategies across India. This involves close coordination with reputed mall chains, individual developers, high-street property owners, and an extensive broker network.

Experience

17 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Renisa ventures

Managing Partner

Dec 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

We partner with brands across Retail, Luxury, F&B, Entertainment, and Co-working, as well as investors, to unlock global growth—delivering a fully integrated expansion solution from strategy and market intelligence through to execution and partnership delivery.
We build scalable franchise and joint venture models from the ground up, designing robust operational frameworks and financial structures that support rapid, sustainable national and international expansion. Our portfolio features high-potential brands, which we connect with a carefully curated investor network through compelling investment propositions that secure capital and create high-value strategic alliances.
We lead complex commercial negotiations on behalf of brands, including franchise structures, investor agreements, and prime real estate transactions. Informed by deep market insight, we focus on structuring win-win outcomes that safeguard our clients’ interests while enabling long-term growth.
We are pleased to announce our association with a reputed analytics organization that empowers brands with hyper-local category intelligence to plan and optimize offline expansion, while delivering in-depth performance analysis of current stores across multiple operational and commercial parameters.
We enable real estate and retail growth through actionable market intelligence and data-driven expansion strategies, supported by hyper-local catchment analysis incorporating pricing frameworks and competitive insights aligned with industry benchmarks and market-specific dynamics.
For brands operating across multiple cities, we conduct deep performance assessments spanning operational and commercial parameters, including CSR scoring, category-level performance, and other key business indicators.
From concept to launch, we offer end-to-end support for entrepreneurs, transforming F&B and retail ideas into market-leading businesses.

Real EstateBusiness DevelopmentFranchise DevelopmentMarket IntelligenceOperational FrameworksCommercial Negotiations

Falis

Business Development

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I work closely with brands, startups, and SMEs to help them expand their presence through franchising, leasing, and comprehensive omnichannel strategies—whether via owned operations or franchise networks. My core strength lies in driving structured, results-oriented growth across diverse geographies.
My expertise includes designing scalable franchise models, identifying operational gaps, implementing process improvements, and building strong business strategies. I manage complete execution cycles, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, location assessments, and leasing.
In addition to helping brands find the right spaces, I am currently working with multiple IPCs, leading mall chains, and individual developers on existing and premium upcoming projects in prime locations across Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Noida, Indore, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
Further, I represent several leading international franchise groups as their India partner. With a network of 30+ consultant partners across the GCC, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, we support the global expansion of Indian brands and facilitate the entry of renowned international brands into the Indian market.
Enabling international brands to navigate Indian market dynamics, conduct market feasibility studies, define the most suitable business model, and determine the optimal launch strategy—whether offline, online, or a combination of both.

Business DevelopmentFranchise ModelsOmnichannel StrategiesVendor SourcingContract NegotiationsLocation Assessments+1

Ezeego one travel, an online travel company (group company with cox and kings)

Business Head – B2B Alternate Business - Franchise, Work from Home (Home Based Agents) & Corporate

Jan 2016 – Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Spearheaded the B2B business & Operations for the Alternate Business Models which comprises of new projects – Franchisee Model, Work From Home Model (Home Based Agents) & Corporate BT Business
Within Travel domain, delivered success in ecom, brick mortar formats across channels.
Ownership and drive the top line, as well as the bottom-line of the Ecom business of the Company, develop, own, manage and execute, end-to-end, online/ecom activities across multiple platforms.
Responsible for the success of the entire online presence and e-sales for all the verticals.
Opened more than 65 franchises in 18 months

B2B Business OperationsFranchise ModelE-commerceOnline SalesTop-line ManagementBottom-line Management+2

Dr batra's positive health clinic pvt ltd

Business Head

May 2015 – Jan 2016 · 8 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Taking care of business & Operations for all the clinics across Maharashtra / Goa & Gujarat territory.
Driving budgeted sales and expansion within the assigned territory.
Accountable for Corporate tie-ups, Mall tie-ups, Club tie-ups and conducting various Health Camps regarding products of Dr. Batras.
Responsible for the entire BTL plan & Execution for the assigned territory.

Sales ExpansionCorporate Tie-upsHealth CampsBudget ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales Management

Walmart india limited

DGM Operations (Cash & Carry)

Jun 2012 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Indore Area

Responsibilities include P&L management, driving budgeted sales and expenses, business development in identified segments, facility operations, asset protection, inventory control, increasing quality of member experience, ensuring compliance with Company and legal policies, initiating, directing and participating in community connect programs, providing supervision and development opportunities for members of management and associates.
29% growth YOY year 1 & 18% YOY year 2

P&L ManagementSales DevelopmentInventory ControlCommunity ProgramsOperations Management

Future group india

2 roles

Cluster Head - Operations -Big Bazaar

Promoted

Sep 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

Promoted to Cluster Head position for Big Bazaar & Food Bazaar Stores at Mumbai.
Preparation of ABP, budgets & layouts for various Retail Stores, ensuring the proper coordination and effective functioning of the different departments involving People’s office, Operations, Buying, Commercial, FEC’s and supply chain.
Ensuring ABP achievement of top line & bottom line achievement as planned resulting in planned EBITDA across the area.

Retail OperationsBudget PreparationDepartment CoordinationOperations ManagementRetail Management

Unit head - Big Bazaar

Oct 2007 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Heading the responsibility of managing the gamut operations & Business pertaining to the flagship store at Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai as profit center with a team of 12 Managers as well as 180 Executives.
Turning around to a +ve EBIT store from -ve Ebit store

Operations ManagementProfit Center ManagementTeam LeadershipRetail Management