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Pune, Maharashtra, In

Pune, Maharashtra, In

Pune, Maharashtra, In

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

Food-tech and Agro-tech sustainability startup in the short food supply chain, paving the way for fairer distribution systems, started in 2010. Turnover: $25M, 150 employees. https://laruchequiditoui.fr/frKey accomplishments: - Identified core problem restricting growth and proposed an action plan to become customer-oriented. - Applied and proposed market entry and customer segmentation methodologies as the first step. - Performed market research, drafted benchmarking reports and recommended strategies for internationalization.

Pune, Maharashtra, In

Co-founded India’s first egg-specialty restaurant chain. Yolkshire is an idea inspired by observing the popularity of a roadside cart serving unhealthy and unhygienic egg preparations outside railway stations and universities. Since it's conception, Yolkshire has been an enabler of the brunch culture in Pune, being the first to provide innovative work-renowed egg preparations at an affordable price, along with pancakes, waffles, crepes and coffees. Over 300 people visit each Yolkshire outlet each day. All restaurants are open all 7 days a week from 8am to 11pm. 34 Employeeswww.yolkshire.comKey accomplishments: - Conceptualized the idea of an egg specialty restaurant chain, developed a long-term mission, and designed an innovative menu using market research and prototyping methodologies. - Prepared a business plan using financial modelling, secured a bank loan, and started the restaurant by finding an ideal location, obtaining the licenses, and recruiting and training the staff. - Achieved an average daily footfall of 300 per outlet in 6 years and breakeven within 3 years. - Sold two franchisees and led franchise management team for store development and operations support. - Implemented critical thinking methodologies to prioritize short-term and long-term goals. - Established social impact initiatives such as farm-to-fork, organic waste disposal, biodegradable packaging boxes for deliveries, and contracting with vendors employing underprivileged women.

Pune, Maharashtra, In

A pharmaceutical print finish and packaging machinery manufacturing company, established in 1987. Turnover: $2 M, 60 employees.Key Accomplishments: - Identified the root cause behind cash flow problems and implemented a Sales and Operations Process (S&OP). - Led a team of six managers to develop and execute a turnaround strategy and improved profitability by 7%.- Implemented demand-driven Inventory management and Critical Chain Project Management methods of Theory of Constraints, resulting in inventory reduction by 30%, and 90% on-time delivery. - Collaborated with a German manufacturer to introduce carton inspection systems to the Indian market. - Doubled sales of offline inspection software systems by implementing the sales funnel.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Post Graduate Diploma In Innovation And Corporate Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing