With a career spanning over 35 years in the furniture industry across New Zealand, Australia, and India, I've had the privilege of wearing many hats - an entrepreneur, a business consultant, and a growth strategist.My journey began with creating a distinguished furniture brand from scratch in New Zealand, extending its presence to Australia, and further tying up with Fiji's largest furniture house. With my experience, I've developed key strengths in cost-effective sourcing, supply chain management, workforce management, marketing, and go-to-market strategies.As a consultant for a Chennai based business in India, I helmed the development and execution of growth strategies for four brands, even transforming unproductive assets into a successful brand catering to the lower end of the market. My strategic interventions have led to the creation of profitable new dealerships and successful collaborations with key national players in India.In 2019, I launched Stanley Lifestyles, a premium leather furniture brand, in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, I am the Country Head for Australia & New Zealand at Basant, a leading manufacturer of exquisite, handcrafted furniture.Embracing my entrepreneurial spirit, I've recently founded Roomlane - a pioneering furniture and home decor company in Melbourne that's reshaping the industry through sustainable and innovative practices. At Roomlane, we source our furniture from sustainable Australian timber and Indian mango and acacia wood, supporting local artisans and reducing our carbon footprint. We operate on a lean business model with low overheads, offering competitive pricing, and leverage a direct-to-customer model for a personalized shopping experience.I invite you to join me on this exciting journey as we revolutionize the furniture industry, one beautifully crafted piece at a time.