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Leading Teams and Organisations | Growth Focused

About

During a time when many are focused on scaling from X to nX, I specialize in taking businesses from 0 to 1. I am the go-to person for driving change, implementing standard operating procedures, scaling sales, and building customized value chains to meet business and institutional-specific requirements. Experienced strategist and leader, excelling in Agri-Tech and Food Tech. Integral to 3-year, 500 Cr+ revenue growth, 3 Lac MT post-harvest, 3%+ net margin, and 25 Cr category expansion. Adept in strategic leadership, business development and cross-functional synergy. INSEAD scholar, OMCP certified Digital Marketer, B.Tech in Food Tech. Seeking impactful roles in Consulting, Investment, and leadership - leveraging expertise to fuel innovation, efficiency and growth. Record: 250 Cr+ revenue, 40%+ market share, strong B2B ties. Your dynamic solution for transformation

Location

Gurugram

AI stack

antigravity

codex

Work experience

DGM, New Categories at DeHaat, Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, • Spearheaded the end-to-end development of the Foxnut (Makhana) category, achieving an ARR of over ₹50 Cr and handling 1000 MT+ volume. Managed the cultivation of over 50 acres, integrating both pre and post-harvest operations to enhance efficiency. • Launched the Coffee category, driving an ARR of ₹10 Cr and overseeing 500 MT+ volume with 10 acres under cultivation.

DGM, Business Strategy & Process Excellence at DeHaat, Apr 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos, India, Designed and executed Procurement Excellence strategy, delivering -310 Cr F&V vertical improvement, shifting net margin from negative to 3%. Innovated PMIS for performance analytics, SBP for top-bottom line harmony, and CSI for margin-driven ventures. Empowered teams with Kissflow, OnTheGo, and SAP. Enhanced farmer sourcing to -35%, boosting high-margin Fruit & Vegetable categories. Achieved CM1/CM2 level margins while aligning with 5-yr plan, maintaining top-line integrity.

Sr. Manager, Buisness Development at DeHaat, Apr 2019 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs, East-India, Pioneered transformative Al-driven agri-tech solutions, expanding DeHaat’s footprint and revenue to -100 Cr+ in East Zone. Led 30+ member team, catalyzing F&V departmental model. Forged lasting B2B relationships, optimizing supply-demand dynamics. Orchestrated Net Margin turnaround from -ve to 1.5%+ via DeHaat Sampoorna, converging AgTech value chain. Propelled Apple, Green Chilli, Pineapple, Litchi, and Fox - Nuts categories to 25 Cr Cumulative.

Sr. Production Executive at Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd., Apr 2017 - Nov 2017 · 8 mos, On-site, Drove efficient production as a Management Trainee, elevating to Sr. Production Officer in 6 months. Led end-to-end operations managing 150-350 MT/day capacity for Indian Sweets and Chaat, including peak Diwali production. Championed process enhancements, achieving zero pests, improved hygiene, and optimized audits. Handled 12 Head Karigargs, 6 Managers, 8 QA Executives, and technicians.

Management Trainee at Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd., Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 · 8 mos, Greater Delhi Area, 1. Study current production SOP available & suggestion for further developments. 2. Monitoring of respective formats and study of gaps and improvisation on regular basis. 3. To study product wise flowchart with actual capture CP, CCP & COP, based on study make improvisation plan. 4. Carrying out micro-detailing of product flow chart starting from RM standards grades and monitor until it is dispatched from factory. 5. A brief on current hygiene practices, cleaning & sanitation process and make plan for improvisation. 6. Improvisation in current pest control plan after study at micro level to achieve zero pests. 7. To understand the drainage, ETP & sewage treatment and find out gaps and make improvisation plan. 8. To analyze the internal audit score & prepare improvisation plan and implement that accordingly.

SCM & BD Intern at Himalayan Food Park, Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 · 6 mos, Kashipur, India, Established a sustainable supply chain for year-round raw material needs of a fruit pulping unit. Led end-to-end commissioning, design, quoting, and installation of a 10MT/Hr NAVATTA Group machine line. Procured 150 MT/day of Processing Grade apples from Himachal Pradesh and 80 MT/day of Carrots. Built QA team, ensured high-quality RM, and maintained uninterrupted supply.

Education

Strategic Management & Business Essentials, INSEAD

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Food Technology and Management, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K)