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Anand Pillai

@anandpillai

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead business operations, P&L performance, transformation, and international growth, partnering with senior stakeholders to build high-performing teams, improve governance, and deliver sustainable business results.

I turn strategy into measurable business outcomes i.e., driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability for organizations across global markets.

With 20+ years of executive leadership, I've delivered results across manufacturing, specialty chemicals, FMCG, international trade, government, consulting, banking, and logistics:

📊 As General Manager – India Operations at Geepas International India, I led operations generating ₹250–300 Crore in annual revenue, managing 100+ professionals across Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Compliance. I oversee 20–28 international container shipments monthly and manage relationships with 50+ suppliers and logistics partners- while strengthening governance, negotiating cost-efficient vendor contracts, and improving working capital management.

📈 As Business Intelligence Manager at Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., I built executive dashboards and market intelligence frameworks supporting commercial decisions across 70+ international markets, delivering insights directly to CEO and Board-level stakeholders on 5+ strategic growth initiatives.

🌏 At MATRADE (Malaysia's national trade promotion agency), I facilitated trade and investment for 80+ companies, organizing 8–10 international trade missions and 25–30 business matchmaking sessions that strengthened India-Malaysia bilateral engagement.

Earlier roles at JPMorgan Chase, the Embassy of India (Denmark), and other organizations sharpened my expertise in market research, financial analysis, and stakeholder management across India, UAE, Malaysia, Denmark, and Europe.

I hold a Global MBA (University of Western Australia & IIM Kozhikode) and bring hands-on expertise in Power BI, Tableau and KPI dashboards to every engagement.

How I can help:

P&L Leadership & General Management
Business Intelligence & Market Research
Commercial Excellence & Revenue Growth
International Expansion & Trade Facilitation
Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Optimization
Executive Dashboards & Board Reporting
Organizational Transformation

Open to connecting with business leaders, recruiters, investors, and organizations seeking measurable results in operations, strategy, and commercial excellence.

📧 pillaianand1405@gmail.com
📱 +91 93211 15667

Turning strategy into execution, insights into growth, and numbers into impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Manager – India Operations

Current

Geepas International India

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Responsible for overall business operations, strategic growth, profitability, supply chain management, logistics, finance oversight, procurement, compliance, and organizational leadership across India operations. Managed cross-functional teams of up to 100 employees and supported annual revenues of approximately ₹250–300 Crore.

Strategic Planning P&L management Supply Chain Management Logistics Finance Procurement Compliance Leadership Budgeting Forecasting Working Capital Management Negotiation Governance Risk Management

Business Intelligence Manager

Salicylates and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Mar 2024 (4 years 2 months)

Led strategic market intelligence, commercial analytics, business intelligence, and executive reporting functions for a global manufacturer serving pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Supported commercial activities across 70+ international markets and delivered executive dashboards and KPI frameworks.

Business Intelligence Market Intelligence Commercial Analytics Executive Reporting KPIs Strategic Planning Team Management Market Research Competitive Intelligence

Marketing Manager

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

Aug 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 4 months)

Facilitated trade and investment opportunities supporting 80+ Malaysian and Indian companies. Organized international trade missions and business matchmaking sessions, and produced economic reports and market intelligence.

Trade Promotion Market Intelligence Event Management Economic Research Stakeholder Engagement International Business Development

Head of Centre

Sterling Learning & Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Managed complete profit center operations including sales, operations, budgeting, people management, and customer engagement. Developed annual business plans and sales strategies, and led revenue growth initiatives.

Profit Center Operations Sales Strategy Operations Management Budgeting People Management Customer Engagement Business Planning

Vice President – Marketing

Cannanore Home Furnishings

Nov 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Led export business operations, international market development, and customer relationship management. Developed new international markets and distribution channels.

Export Operations International Market Development Customer Relationship Management Business Development Distribution

Process Associate

Tata Consultancy Services

Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 (7 months)

Handled order management and customer support operations for telecom clients. Supported operational efficiency and customer service delivery.

Order Management Customer Support Operational Efficiency

Commercial Officer

Embassy of India, Denmark

Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 (9 months)

Supported bilateral trade relations between India and Denmark. Conducted market intelligence, commercial research, and investment facilitation.

Trade Relations Market Intelligence Stakeholder Engagement

Business Researcher

JPMorgan Chase

Sep 2003 - Dec 2010 (7 years 3 months)

Conducted market research, financial analysis, business intelligence reporting, and sector analysis. Supported internal stakeholders with strategic research and operational insights.

Market Research Financial Analysis Business Intelligence Sectors CRM