Simran Hora

Associate Partner

Gurgaon, Haryana, India9 yrs 1 mo experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Pioneered YouTube Shopping for Women's Fashion in India.
Led strategic partnerships at Masters' Union to enhance brand visibility.
Spearheaded growth strategies at FabHotels for exceptional revenue expansion.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic partnerships and business development expert in the e-commerce and service management sectors.

Contact

horasimran7@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyCategory ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Development

Other Skills

Strategic NegotiationsBusiness StartegyB2B PartnershipsCross-functional Team LeadershipPricing StrategyCompetitive AnalysisGrowth StrategiesStakeholder ManagementCategory MangementPresentationsProject TeamsChannel Account ManagementCross-functional InitiativesProcess OrientationCustomer Marketing

About

Simran Hora is a seasoned business professional with proven expertise in forging strategic partnerships, driving category growth, and spearheading business innovation. In her current role at Masters' Union, Simran leads industry alliances and C-suite executive engagements across strategic programs, elevating institutional positioning through thought-leadership, media collaborations, and premium ecosystem partnerships. Simran began her career at Urban Company, where she demonstrated sharp acumen in category management, shaping the Beauty and Wellness vertical while navigating business development roles. She played a pivotal role in scaling operations and later advanced to lead growth strategies at FabHotels, delivering exceptional revenue expansion. During her stint at Google, she pioneered YouTube Shopping for Women’s Fashion, launching India’s first Live Shopping streams and Shoppable Shorts, while building robust vendor partnerships that set benchmarks in social commerce. Simran thrives in high-ownership environments that demand senior stakeholder management and the ability to balance brand, business, and execution with precision.

Experience

9 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Masters' union

Director's Office - Strategic Alliances and Partnerships

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Leading strategic partnerships with industry associations, trade bodies, and premium social networks to elevate Master’s Union’s brand visibility and strengthen it's industry ecosystem.
Driving CXO-level engagement through curated thought-leadership interactions, enhancing institutional presence and credibility.
Initiating targeted media and podcast collaborations to expand brand narratives and outreach.
Designing focused industry events and executive engagements that support long-term objectives across admissions, placements, and stakeholder relations.

Strategic NegotiationsStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StartegyB2B PartnershipsBusiness Strategy

Pinch

Senior Category Manager

Jul 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Served as Category Lead within the business team, driving the design and development of service offerings across the home and lifestyle management segment.
Led the strategic relocation and end-to-end transformation of a Pinch Daycare, overseeing site selection, design and layout planning, vendor and manpower management, strategic partnerships, and pricing restructuring - resulting in improved operational efficiency and a significantly enhanced customer experience.
Spearheaded the launch of Firebrick Boutique Residences (A sub brand of Pinch), leading property development team from location strategy and design conceptualization to vendor management, operations, and tech enablement. Drove competitive benchmarking, pricing strategies, and demand generation through B2B partnerships and OTA-led growth.

Category ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipPricing StrategyCompetitive AnalysisProject Management

Google

Strategic Partnerships Development Manager

Mar 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Built YouTube Shopping by leveraging social e-commerce & YouTube live e-commerce.
Led the Women’s Fashion (Western Wear) business, spearheading growth, partnerships, and digital innovation in e-commerce.
Pioneered YouTube Shopping for Fashion, launching the first Live Shopping stream and Shoppable Shorts for Western Wear, setting new benchmarks in social commerce.
Drove brand acquisition and vendor onboarding, building a strong portfolio of fashion partners.
Conceptualized and hosted the first-ever trend forecasting seminars, engaging 40+ vendors to align with evolving consumer trends.

Strategic PartnershipsGrowth StrategiesBusiness StrategyStakeholder ManagementCategory Mangement