Pushpendra Gailania
@pushpendragailania
Senior operations leader driving execution, transformation and scalable growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior business and operations leader with 20+ years of experience building system-led, execution-driven organisations across real estate, manufacturing, D2C, NBFC and services. I partner with promoters, boards and leadership teams to translate strategy into disciplined, scalable execution and improved profitability.
I have led multi-location, multi-business portfolios, scaled operations supporting 500+ employees, launched new business verticals and established governance, SOPs and HR systems to institutionalise growth. My hands-on approach spans people, processes, performance and P&L oversight.
My career highlights include founding and scaling consumer and B2B ventures, setting up regulated NBFC operations, driving supply and vendor ecosystems, and delivering turnaround and market-expansion programs. I focus on operational stability, cost discipline and building leadership capability for long-term value creation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager Corporate
Ashapurna Buildcon Ltd.
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)
Re-engaged on a director-level mandate to align commercial and execution functions across real estate, renewable energy, hospitality, retail, and education, strengthening pricing discipline, partner coordination, and governance to support scalable project delivery.
General Manager - Sourcing & Operations
Shish Industries Limited
Jun 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Led setup and commercial launch of a packaging vertical, designing franchise and operating models and building a 450+ vendor ecosystem to improve supply reliability and execution discipline for scale readiness.
Co-Founder, Business & Operations
Siddhipriya Ventures
Dec 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Advised start-ups and SMEs on market entry, business structuring, and go-to-market execution, implementing CRM-enabled sales discipline and scalable operating frameworks to improve revenue and channel performance.
General Manager Corporate
Ashapurna Buildcon Ltd.
Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)
Led group-level operations across multiple verticals, strengthening operating discipline in sales, marketing, HR, and administration to improve reporting cadence, role clarity, and operational stability.
Co-Founder - Business & Brand Operations
House Affairs
Dec 2019 - Oct 2020 (10 months)
Co-founded and launched a D2C home décor and lifestyle brand, leading product curation, artisan sourcing, branding, and e-commerce operations to validate market fit and customer acquisition.
Executive Director - Business & Operations
Nascent Creations Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Built a home textiles and ethnic wear business end-to-end, establishing product development, sourcing, domestic and export sales channels, and leading P&L, vendor management, and international trade representation.
Director - Business & Operations
Nascent Holdings Nidhi Ltd.
Jun 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Set up and launched a regulated Nidhi/NBFC model, establishing operations, credit processes, compliance, and governance frameworks to support customer acquisition and compliant growth.
General Manager - Business & Operations
Yagya Agarwal Constructions & Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2010 - Nov 2019 (9 years 8 months)
Scaled multi-state construction and infrastructure operations, growing the workforce to 500+ and leading execution for defence and infrastructure clients while institutionalising compliance and operational controls.
Unit Sales Manager
ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)
Led multi-district bancassurance operations, achieving national recognition for performance through channel management and sales leadership.
Territory Specialist
Western Union Financial Services
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years)
Managed multi-district channel expansion and partner operations to grow remittance distribution and partner performance across assigned territories.
Exports Marketing Executive
TILO Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Supported export sales and international client acquisition, contributing to overseas market development and export operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
C.C.M.S., M.L.S. University
Master of International Business, International Business
2001 - 2003
Completed a Master of International Business (M.I.B.) program focused on international business principles and cross-border management.
V.B.R.I. (affiliated to M.L.S. University)
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
1998 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M.) program covering core business and management subjects.
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