Nijesh Shah

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Transformed SapnaOnline.com into a $1 million venture.
  • Launched multiple successful publishing and educational platforms.
  • Recognized for establishing India's largest book mall.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the B2C retail and publishing industry with a strong focus on education and e-commerce.

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Skills

Core Skills

PublishingChildren's BooksRetail MarketingBusiness ExpansionE-commerceSupply Chain OptimizationEquity Trading

Other Skills

Foundation learningEducational BooksPre Primary booksOrganization SkillsSelf-publishingschool suppliesRetailDay TradingInnovationTeam BuildingMarketing StrategyManagementEntrepreneurshipSocial MediaMarket Research

About

• Third-generation entrepreneur and Director at Sapna Group, driving significant evolution across all properties. • Launched SapnaOnline.com at 22, transforming it into a $ 1million e-commerce venture within 18 months. • SapnaOnline.com excels in B2C and B2B book/content sales, with a strong online customer base and partnerships with 50+ Fortune 500 clients. • Acquired Ishita Technologies in 2014, valued at $13million; expanding into online education, school supplies, and digital solutions. • Launched SapnaInk.com, offering affordable self-publishing services for emerging Indian writers globally. • Established MagicSkool.com in 2015, collaborating with 100+ schools in Bengaluru to manage school supplies professionally. • Launched SapnaRise in 2020 to connect authors with readers through digital and in-person channels, hosting successful events. • Launched Diyara Press in 2022, a children's book publication house focusing on imaginative and educational children's books. • Oversee operations of various Sapna Group properties and actively engage in Sapna Book House strategy and growth. • Sapna Book House is India's largest book mall with 24+ large format book retail stores, offering a wide range of products - Books, Stationery, Toys, Gifts , Sports , Art and Craft , Multimedia , Office & School supplies, Food and Chocolate and much more. • Recognized in the Limca and India Book of Records as India’s Largest Book Mall, Sapna is also the largest publisher of Kannada & Academic books with 7000+ books published and counting.

Experience

16 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs
Current Experience

Diyara press

Publisher

Aug 2022Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • At Diyara Press, we aim to capture the attention and imagination of children through engaging stories and activities featuring characters that foster curiosity, respect, empathy, and creativity. Our stories and educational materials celebrate the unique qualities of children and inspire them to dream big about their future possibilities.
Children's BooksPublishingFoundation learningEducational BooksPre Primary books

Shrimad rajchandra aatma tatva research centre

Academic Council Member - Shree Raj Educational Centre

Jun 2022Present · 4 yrs · Raigad, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • As an Academic Council Member at Shree Raj Educational Centre, I am actively involved in supporting the academic and administrative functions of this NGO-run school. With a commitment to educational excellence, I collaborate with fellow council members, teachers, and staff to ensure a conducive learning environment for our students. By providing guidance and implementing strategic initiatives, I contribute to the continuous improvement of our curriculum, pedagogy, and overall educational programs. Together with the dedicated team at Shree Raj Educational Centre we strive to empower students with knowledge, skills, and values that will shape their future success. #Education #AcademicExcellence #NGO

Sapna book house

Director

Oct 2017Present · 8 yrs 8 mos · India

  • Sapna Book House is a leader in the book retail & publishing industry with a presence spanning over 23 large format stores and a staff of over 1000 employees. With a customer retail space of over 500,000 square feet, the company offers a wide selection of more than 20 million book titles, serving the needs of its 10 million satisfied customers. The company has a 57-year history of excellence and is recognized by the Limca Book of Records and India Book of Records as the largest book showroom in India. With an average of 60,000 daily walk-in customers across all stores, Sapna Book House is a destination for families seeking to browse through over 250 categories of books.
  • With a humble beginning focused on educating the community, Sapna Book House has become a one-stop solution for books, stationery, gifts, toys, arts and crafts, office supplies, gadgets, multimedia, magazines, food, and chocolates. It also has its own manufactured luxury stationery brand called - Store67.
  • In addition to its retail operations, Sapna Book House also offers a self-publishing arm, SapnaInk.com, aimed at helping aspiring authors bring their literary visions to life.
  • Sapna has published more than 7000 titles in English , Kannada and Tamil and has some of the best writers like Sudha Murty, Ramachandra Guha, Dr. Nissar Ahmed and the likes as it’s authors. Sapna has also published books written by our Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.
  • The company has also established itself as a trusted school supply partner to over 100 schools in Bangalore through its dedicated school supply wing, MagicSkool.com.
Retail MarketingOrganization SkillsSelf-publishingschool suppliesBusiness ExpansionRetail

Sapna infoway pvt. ltd.

CEO

Nov 2011Present · 14 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore & New Delhi

  • Strategy advisor for scaling business operations, supply chain, and technology at SapnaOnline.com.
  • Not overlooking day-to-day operations.
E-CommerceSupply Chain Optimization

Goldman sachs

Financial Analyst

Oct 2011Mar 2012 · 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Responsible for analyzing market trends and company performance to support informed investment decisions. This role involves the management of client portfolios, providing recommendations for transactions, and maintaining a thorough understanding of financial markets and industry developments.
Equity Trading

India capital markets

Client Observing - Portfolio Management and Market Analyst(Internship)

May 2011Oct 2011 · 5 mos · Bangalore

  • The goal was to stay informed of daily market trends and company performance in order to effectively manage client portfolios and provide insightful recommendations for transactions.
Day TradingEquity Trading

Manzil events and entertainment

Business Development

Jun 2010Oct 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • As a part of the Marketing & Operations Team for Events, I have been instrumental in curating the highly successful Car Treasure Hunt, which is regarded as Bangalore's largest and most exciting car treasure hunt event. With expertise in event planning and marketing, I have played a key role in executing seamless operations and delivering engaging experiences for participants.

Sapna book house

Project Intern - Marketing and New Markets

Mar 2010May 2010 · 2 mos

  • As a professional with expertise in consumer data and behavior analysis, I have utilized data bombardment techniques to gain valuable insights. I have also been involved in brand management, where I have contributed to the opening of new retail projects and the scaling of marketing activities to support their success. My experience in data analysis and brand management has allowed me to effectively drive business growth and enhance consumer engagement.

Education

Indian School of Business

Google Bootcamper — Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Jan 2015Jan 2015

St.Joseph's Business Administration

Post Graduation Hons. Finance

Jan 2011Jan 2012

St.Joseph's College of Commerce

B.B.M — Marketing Management.

Jan 2008Jan 2011

JAIN College

PUC 12th — Business Management and Economics.

Jan 2006Jan 2008

Vidya Shilp Academy

10th ICSE — Specialized in Commercial Application and Commercial Studies

Jan 2001Jan 2006

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