Arvind Bhawnani

CEO

New Delhi, Delhi, India9 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Led $21M GMV ecosystem transformation.
Achieved 60% YoY revenue growth at NxtWave.
Designed OKR framework improving delivery efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Growth and Transformation Specialist in the EdTech and Travel industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic TransformationOperational EfficiencyGrowth StrategyDigital TransformationProduct Management

Other Skills

PlanningGovernanceCross-functional ExecutionFundraisingFinancial ModelingGTM StrategyRevenue GrowthData-driven OptimizationProduct DevelopmentP&L ManagementCustomer ExperienceProject PlanningThinking SkillsPersuasionEasily Adaptable

About

I build and run transformation programs that actually land — on time, with measurable outcomes, and at enterprise scale. Over 8 years across hospitality, travel, and technology, I've led end-to-end consulting engagements for global clients — advising CXOs on digital transformation, operating model redesign, and growth strategy, while co-delivering alongside KPMG and Deloitte on the ground. What that looks like in practice: — 5 global hospitality clients | 200+ properties | $21M GMV ecosystem — 18% revenue uplift via Google Reserve integration and channel optimisation — 40% operational efficiency gain through AI-led automation (RAG-based, KPMG co-delivery) — 10+ concurrent workstreams: CRM, POS, loyalty, data platforms | 1M+ annual transactions Before that: 60% YoY revenue growth as a Growth Manager at NxtWave (Employee of the Year), $350K+ fundraising lead as Chief of Staff, and $430K ARR as a co-founder — so I understand P&L, not just slide decks. I'm now looking to bring this into a Consulting Manager or Engagement Manager role at a Big 4 or top-tier firm, where I can lead client portfolios, grow accounts, and deliver transformation at scale. Core areas: Strategy & Transformation · Operating Model Design · Digital Transformation · Program Management · Growth Strategy · CRM/POS/AI Platforms · C-suite Advisory MBA — IIM Kozhikode | Azure AI-900 | Google Data Analytics | Reforge – Product Strategy

Experience

9 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Tlc digitech pvt. ltd.

Special Projects- Chairman's Office

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

Driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and execution governance across multiple business units.

Mugafi

Chief of Staff

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr

Embedded strategic and operational transformation partner to the founding team — owning planning, governance, cross-functional execution, and fundraising across a content-tech startup.
▸ 40% improvement in delivery efficiency — designed OKR framework and governance cadences across 4+ business units
▸ 25% reduction in execution delays through workflow redesign and leadership accountability structures
▸ Led $350K+ fundraising initiative — investor narrative, financial models, business case, pitch support through term sheet
▸ Built performance tracking framework giving leadership real-time ROI visibility across strategic initiatives

PlanningGovernanceCross-functional ExecutionFundraisingStrategic TransformationOperational Efficiency

Nxtwave

Product Growth- Founder’s Office

Jul 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hyderabad · On-site

Owned GTM strategy and revenue growth for an ed-tech platform at scale (100K+ users) — recognised as Employee of the Year.
▸ 60% YoY revenue growth — redesigned go-to-market strategy, pricing, and acquisition engine
▸ 30% lift in conversion rates through data-driven funnel optimisation and A/B experimentation
▸ Built scalable user acquisition engine contributing 25%+ of new users
▸ Co-developed pricing and monetisation strategy feeding directly into investor narrative

GTM StrategyRevenue GrowthData-driven OptimizationGrowth StrategyDigital Transformation

Explora travels

Co-Founder( Growth & Product)

May 2018 – May 2022 · 4 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Worked on 3 Product Lines (Group Tours, Experiences & Workations) and established the Team of 31.
Increased the category contribution from 1% to 8% in the overall business.
Initiated Explora's loyalty program – EXBLACK and managing its overall P&L.Delivered higher than budgeted ROIs for EXBLACK and program was subsequently scaled to 6X of original budget.
Working on tools like Google Analytics, SEO, FB Pixel( 1.5million+ Event counts)
Increased Tier II B2B Market by 20% thereby increasing the overall revenue by 5x.
Introduced Zoho CRM to actively monitor the Leads and conversion Ratio.

Product DevelopmentP&L ManagementCustomer ExperienceGrowth StrategyProduct Management