Headline

CEO’s Office @ IG International

About

Driven by the thrill of building things from the ground up. I like creating businesses, making money, solving problems, and turning conversations into opportunities. Pretty good at sales, naturally curious, and I genuinely enjoy talking to people:) Always looking for the next thing worth building.

Location

Navi Mumbai

AI stack

claude

Work experience

Category Manager - IG Frozen and Dry Fruits at IG International Pvt Ltd., Oct 2023 - Present · 3 yrs, This is what I needed :) My career in the trading space began with a simple opportunity: Mr. Tarun, my boss, handed me a sample container of frozen berries and challenged me to sell it. A few years later, that opportunity has evolved into building one of India’s largest frozen berry trading businesses. Today, our portfolio spans Blueberries from China and Chile, Strawberries from Egypt, Avocados from Peru, Cranberries and Wild blueberries from Canada, Sour cherries from Serbia and Poland, and even Walnuts and Almonds sourced from international markets. I lead international sourcing, imports, market development, sales, customer relationships, and P&L management—building the category from the ground up and establishing a strong market for imported frozen fruits, nuts, and dry fruits in India. Through strategic supplier partnerships and customer-focused execution, I have helped drive business growth, expand product availability, and create new demand across the market. I have also travelled to Chile to source kiwis and walnuts, further strengthening our global sourcing network and expanding our ability to bring high-quality products to Indian customers.

Assistant Projects and Marketing Manager at IG International Pvt Ltd., Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, My role began with managing procurement and farming projects across 5 farms and 1 Plant Tissue Culture Lab, covering strategic negotiations, purchase orders, costing, growth monitoring and future projections. I also contributed to IG International’s international expansion by helping set up AD Fresh Tanzania, supporting the season’s first avocado shipment to India, and identifying and finalizing land for a nursery project in Tanzania. Along the way, I built relationships with international suppliers and freight forwarders and represented the company at domestic and international seminars, conferences, and industry events.

Education

Strategy Implementation Programme, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Bachelor's degree in Accounts and Finance, Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science