35 years of retail business experience in Setting up new profitable business formats and managing Buying & Merchandise, working capital, Retail Stores operations, Sourcing, Distribution & logistics, customer retention & loyalty growth and Business development being core skills, & haven been instrumental in setting up regional business structure and store expansion for SS and Home Stop and managed it successfully.
Strategic leadership:
As the COO of Home Stop and a member of EXCOM (the highest strategy/decision making body of Shoppers Stop), took charge in high-priority crises, adopting policy changes, setting short/long term directions to the business team. Developed and established direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives and led the organization towards profitability.
As a Director, Time Zone Entertainment, extended strategic directions and mentored their senior management team for overall development. Was key contributor to turning around the business profitability.
International Housewares Association (IHA) Chicago:
Representing the prestigious IHA for the SAARC countries from 2016 to promote ‘The Inspired Home Show” and attract quality exhibitors & Housewares retail buyers to participate in the Show.
Owning a startup company which manufactures and Market branded specialty coffee.