Devendra Shinde Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Mh, In

Dubai / Luanda

• Leading the complete operations of three group companies with full P&L responsibility, overseeing strategy to last mile operations.• Manage all functional heads and ensured seamless coordination between departments for optimal performance.• Spearhead initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and drive revenue growth across the Pharma Vertical.

Dubai / Kinshasa

Managing multi country operations in Central & East Africa.Achieved strong Strategic Financial Leadership with a 15% EBIDTA, which is the highest in the large companies within the group.Led the company to achieve market leadership poistion in 3 years through strategic collaborations and a 20% growth in the branded portfolio.Spearheaded Warehouse Development: - Led the strategic planning andexecution of establishing a state-of-the-art warehouse facility, incorporating cutting-edge technologies including WMS and Advanced MHE and best practices to create a world-class logistics hub.Executed Project- WoW -Designed and Implemented comprehensive framework of SOPs streamlining processes across all departments reducing variability.Energised and implemented several upgrades in business in terms of technology, talent, targeting, sourcing, alliances, sales and marketing, finance, etc. Crafted the BHAG for the company and also the 5 year plan.Driving operational excellence, fostering innovation and leading a cross functional team of over 1000.Translating strategic vision into actionable results with a track record of optimising processes, enhancing productivity, and achieving sustainable growth.

Dubai / Luanda

Manage the largest and the most profitable geography for the group accounting for more than half of the global profits. Manage a portfolio of brands in Consumer, OTC / OTX and RX spanning across 12 therapy areas. Lead a team of over 170 people covering sales, marketing, operations, finance, HR, regulatory, imports, supply chain and regulatory.

Mumbai Area, India

Manage the respiratory business comprising two divisions. One acute and one chronic - with at total team size of over 550 people. Launched innovative new products like Digihaler - India's first digital dose inhaler and Nebzmart - India's first portable nebulisation care kit.

Hyderābād Area, India

Setup the consumer business of Dr Reddy's. Created the consumer blueprint, business plan and vision 2020. Set up the entire team of marketing and sales of 290+ to cater to general and modern trade. Successfully built a OTC / consumer channel of 150 stockists with a direct reach of over 1,00,000 outlets. Pioneered digital marketing and e retailing for Dr Reddy’s. Created differentiated and insightful communication for Nise Gel, leading to Nise Gel being recognised as the best emerging OTC launch of 2015.

Mumbai Area, India

Launched brand Mahindra in two wheelers and achieved a double digit market share in under an year. Launched several innovations in two wheelers, the first scooter with an external fuel fill, digital dashboard, adjustable seat height, etc. Won several awards for the best launch, best digital initiatives in automobile category, best media innovation, etc.Launched the e2o , the first significant electric car in India.

Mumbai Area, India

Crafted the strategic brand blueprints and positioning for the brand and business.Developed insightful communication that led to an overall growth of 60%.Led aggressive growth in terms of revenues and number of clinics.Developed a strong CRM and loyalty programme with clear metrics like RFM .Prototyped new models like Shop in Shop, and launched the product range including the mens range to complement the services.

Led the consumer (OTC) business to become the fastest growing business in the Piramal group.Unlocked the latent equity of brands like Strepsils, Saridon and Lactocalimine.Led the entire sales team to deliver & cross the landmark 100 Cr turnover.Won several awards at national and international level.

Managed the sales operations of the detergents business.Conceptualised and executed successful consumer and trade promotions on key brands.Launched differentiated brands products based on consumer insights that led to rapid growths in market share and revenue.Led a mutli country project covering China, Brazil and Mexico in addition to India.

Mumbai

Advised various Indian and multinational clients like the IFC, Mitsubishi, IWK Germany, Voltas, Mahindras, etc on entry strategy

Pune

Part of the product managemnt team for motorcycles. Launched the first 4 stroke motorcycle from the Bajaj stable.

Training across the various departments on the shop-floor - Manufacturing, Machine Shop & Projects

Executive Program Lead, Strategy, Breakthrough Innovation & Customer Centricity

Mba, Marketing

Be, Mechanical Engineering

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