Pooja Wadhwa
@poojawadhwa1
I lead wellness operations, customer service, training, and franchise growth across markets.
What I'm looking for
At VLCC, I lead operations and customer service strategy for clinics across South Asia, driving SOP adherence, service excellence, capacity utilization, analytics, and regulatory compliance across 100+ clinics.
Over 23 years, I’ve led business planning, franchise operations, learning and development, R&D, and project management across wellness services. I’ve managed operations, sales, royalty collection, and renewals for 120+ franchise centres; launched VLCC Luxe from inception; supported operations across Malaysia and GCC; and designed leadership, performance management, and talent-planning programs across South Asia, GCC, and Africa.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head – Operations & Customer Service, Clinics
VLCC
May 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Spearheading end-to-end Operations and Customer Service strategy across all VLCC clinics in South Asia, driving SOP adherence, service excellence, and capacity utilization. Leading change management initiatives across 100+ clinics and developing Annual Business Plans with cost-revenue impact analysis.
Consultant-Operations, Training & Project Management
VLCC
Feb 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Set up the luxury venture VLCC Luxe from inception, including project planning, research on technologies, policy formulation, vendor management, recruitment, training, and P&L management.
Vice President- R&D Technical, L&D & Franchise Operations
VLCC
Jul 2020 - Jan 2021 (6 months)
Fostered integration and guided transfer of knowledge/technology across VLCC centres in India and overseas. Researched new technologies, developed SOPs, and handled end-to-end operations of 120+ franchise centres.
Vice President- Franchise Operations
VLCC
Jan 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered YOY growth in sales and royalty collection from franchise division, handling end-to-end operations of 120+ franchise centres. Developed audit procedures and provided support to new outlets.
Vice President Operations
VLCC
Apr 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Ensured revenue improvement, service delivery, and service quality excellence for wellness centres and corporate functions. Directed operations for 20 Wellness Centers across Malaysia and supported GCC centres.
Senior General Manager (Wellness Division) – Operations, L&D
VLCC
Apr 2014 - Mar 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Managed entire L&D operations, collaborated with McKinsey on strategic planning, designed training modules, and led cross-functional audits for South Asia and GCC regions.
General Manager – Operations
VLCC
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014 (11 months)
Formulated and implemented yearly business strategies, reviewed performance against operating plans, and directed franchise relationships and policies.
Deputy General Manager - Operations
VLCC
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 (11 months)
Formulated review templates, incentive policies, and conducted quarterly reviews. Supported business head in target finalization and handled maintenance and operational issues.
Senior Manager – Operations
VLCC
Apr 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Monitored sales, motivated staff, resolved grievances, conducted quality audits, and planned new service launches.
Manager – Operations
VLCC
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and maintained sales/revenue reports, identified trends, developed training plans, and analyzed new technologies.
Assistant Manager – Operations
VLCC
Mar 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year)
Monitored daily sales and expenses, analyzed customer walk-ins and sales trends, and oversaw implementation of new practices.
Center Operations
VLCC
Feb 2002 - Feb 2007 (5 years)
Ensured compliance with corporate policies, achieved sales targets, reviewed weight loss performance, and handled client complaints.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
2008 -
Post Graduation Diploma in Business Management with specialization in HR and Marketing.
University of Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma, Nutrition
2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Science, Home Science and Nutrition
2000 -
Bachelor of Science in Home Science and Nutrition.
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