Apr 2021 – Apr 2024 · 3 yrs · Gurgaon

• A PE investee company and at 2000 + installations, Vendiman is the first and largest multi brand vending operator in the country. The endeavour was to transform from vending to Smart Micro Retail, making everyday convenience available easier, smarter, safer through "instant commerce" !

Jun 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

• I strategically advise and nurture ventures at inflexion points and those requiring a time bound transformation. Both young and mature. Having worked with large structured organisations and entrepreneurially, I bring a rare blend of disciplined growth with agility and frugality. Especially in the B2B and the B2B2C spaces.

Jun 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon

• Food Tech company. Acquired by Zomato.

Jan 2018 – Jun 2018 · 5 mos · Mumbai

• Nurturing young minds and skilling the youth towards a better future presents immense joy with a sense of purpose. Ampersand Group ( which also runs the VIBGYOR Group of Schools ) creates that impact in Education and Skilling, School Management Services, EdTech, E(du)- Commerce, Advisory & Consulting through it's clutch of sector leading companies. Working with the founder my endeavour was to scale the Group to the next level of structured growth. Hired an incredible leadership team, integrated businesses, realigned strategy and the operating framework for the much needed fillip and momentum.

Jul 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon

• Venture Capital & Private Equity. Over the past few years invested in a diverse, interesting portfolio ( 70 plus and counting).

Jul 2013 – Jan 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Compass Group PLC is a FTSE 20, London headquartered world's largest contract food and support services company with annual revenues in excess of USD 36 Billion. It is the world's sixth largest employer. 96 of the Fortune 100 companies work with Compass. India, with more than 24,000 on roll employees, delivering in excess of 70 Mn meals pa and managing close to 160 Mn sft of real estate has been amongst the fastest growing markets for the Group.

Feb 2006 – Jun 2013 · 7 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai

• Edenred, formerly Accor Services, is a CAC 40, Paris headquartered world's leading digital platform for employee benefits, rewards & loyalty and payments. After a year in London, six productive years back home saw India move up to be amongst the top 8 markets for Edenred. In the years that I served, through both organic and inorganic growth, we effectively positioned ourselves as India's foremost in worklife benefits, rewards and loyalty solutions. My mandate also required effective interactions with regulatory authorities to navigate a constantly evolving space with rapid digitalisation.

Jul 2004 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Managed the entire business of Thomas Cook across Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel (outbound and inbound) and Foreign Exchange, reporting to a member of the parent company board. Revamped legacy operations towards a better, sustainable, quality business. Managed a challenging cultural environment to build a more professional organisation.

Oct 2000 – Jun 2004 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• Head of Sales managing the leisure travel business for Thomas Cook in India through company owned retail stores and distribution channels. Brought in practices from the consumer goods sectors in increasing sales velocity and lifting Thomas Cook to the top 3 leisure travel players in the country, leveraging and complementing the traditional foreign exchange and corporate travel businesses.

Aug 1996 – Sep 2000 · 4 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi

• Headed the largest business division of Blowplast ( VIP luggage) for all categories and segments for north India. Handled a highly competitive and demanding network of distributors, dealers, wholesalers and retailers and managed new retail by setting up company owned showrooms and franchise operations in response to emerging global MNC players. Administrative in charge of all other businesses of Blowplast in the region.