Profile
Seasoned business leader with over 28 years of multi-faceted experience in profit centre management, revenue enhancement, channel development, strategic planning & organisational restructuring in multicultural environment. Over these years, I have handled various responsibilities in India & Sri Lanka operations and done short term assignments in multiple locations across the world.
I have excelled and demonstrated my abilities in retailing, business development, brand building, product management & development, buying & merchandising, distribution & logistics, wholesaler & dealer expansion and building new businesses to achieve organisational objectives. I have significantly contributed towards turning around loss making operations into sustainable profitable business models.
My competitive edge is my inherent ability to authentically connect with all types of people in the industry & cultures. Through these relationships, I am able to provide an environment for customers to truly share their views as it relates to the present and future needs of their business. My intuitive and analytical business skills allow me to transform this valuable information into innovative business strategies for my team to execute.
I have built efficient & high performance sales teams that have helped me to consistently grow at rates above the industry averages. My abilities to collaborate across all functions within the business and across external ecosystems have enabled my success.