Faizal Thachaparamban
@faizalthachaparamban
I scale logistics growth as a Commercial & Expansion Director via channel-led P&L leadership.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Commercial growth leader with 26+ years of international experience building and scaling revenue operations across industrial, logistics, franchise, consulting, and B2B environments. I’m known for structured expansion—launching new divisions, designing channel and distributor ecosystems, entering new markets, and building commercially sustainable growth models with full P&L accountability.
I’ve led multi-region growth initiatives across India, UAE, and GCC markets, built and managed 100+ deal networks, and scaled revenues up to 3x. Highlights include growing industrial division revenue from AED 17M to AED 50M in 5 years, delivering sustained revenue growth of up to 120%, and achieving 50% YoY growth while maintaining 95% customer satisfaction.
Since 2023, I’ve been the Founder & Commercial Growth Consultant at MRN Consulting, helping SMEs with franchise and partnership models, dealer onboarding frameworks, governance systems, and pricing models that drive 35%–75% revenue growth. I’m currently open to Director-level opportunities across the UK and Europe in industrial, logistics, engineering, and B2B growth-driven organisations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Commercial Consultant
MRN Consulting
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Founded and scaled a multi-vertical consulting practice supporting SMEs, designing franchise and partnership models across FMCG, F&B, EdTech, and SaaS. Delivered 35%–75% revenue growth for transformation projects through structured dealer onboarding, pricing models, and market feasibility support.
Divisional Manager, Refrigeration
Al Shirawi Industries LLC
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Established and scaled a truck body refrigeration and fabrication division with full commercial ownership, building regional dealer and service partner networks. Owned P&L, budgeting, and expansion roadmap, achieving 50% year-on-year revenue growth while delivering integrated cold chain solutions for 3PLs and fleet operators.
Sales & Marketing Strategist
MRN Associates
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Built B2B distributor and dealer channel strategies for furniture and overseas education companies, expanding the network by 100+ dealers and increasing reach by 200%. Improved supply-chain efficiency by 85% and delivered 30% sales growth through structured channel strategy and partner-led digital/onsite marketing.
Business Development & Commercial Lead
MRN Consulting
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)
Led industrial market entry and large-scale contract acquisition across GCC and India, registering organizations as approved vendors for oil & gas and infrastructure firms. Opened new market segments across GCC and Africa, securing AED 10M+ industrial contracts through long-term partner and distributor ecosystem development.
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