Akshit Mehta Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Founded Travelsup in 2018, focusing on revitalizing underutilized manufacturing facilities and guiding them to efficient luggage production.
• Transitioned to establishing an independent factory in 2020, growing production capacity from 20 to 200 pieces of luggage per day with a skilled workforce.
• Developed strategic partnerships for ABS luggage and expanded into new domains like injection-molded and printed luggage, enhancing product diversity.
• Achieved complete self-sufficiency in sourcing raw materials within India, fostering supply chain resilience and quality assurance.
• Mentored and guided new factories as a consultant, streamlining factory layouts and manufacturing processes for better output efficiencies.
• Fostered continuous innovation in manufacturing processes, establishing Travelsup as a benchmark in OEM manufacturing for luggage.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Launched TakeOff Luggage in 2012, scaling the brand from a modest 4-person startup to over 100 employees and 21 offices across India within a short span.
• Drove the brand to impressive turnovers of 14.5 crores and 17 crores in the first and second years, showcasing exceptional growth and market penetration.
• Led comprehensive product development and sourcing, expanding the product portfolio to over 150 SKUs, catering to a diverse customer base.
• Engineered a robust marketing strategy, including impactful TV commercials in multiple regional languages, significantly enhancing brand recognition.
• Developed and implemented sophisticated operational controls and reporting systems, ensuring efficiency in sales and administrative processes.
• Expertly balanced competitive pricing strategies with market dynamics, fostering sales growth and aligning with consumer demands.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Safari Luggage India
• Spearheaded the transformation of Safari Luggage into a dominant player in the luggage industry, leading the company for 21 years with a focus on innovation, growth, and market leadership.
• Championed a strategic overhaul of the sourcing and procurement processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Pioneered the expansion of the supplier base, growing from 2 to 14 suppliers globally, which was instrumental in diversifying product lines and improving overall quality.
• Negotiated favorable terms and built strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring a steady and reliable supply chain, crucial for the company’s growth and market presence.
• Implemented rigorous supplier assessment and selection criteria, focusing on quality control, ethical sourcing practices, and cost management, which resulted in enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General

Indian Certificate Of Secondary Education, School