Shikhar Bhatnagar
@shikharbhatnagar
Strategic business leader with expertise in growth and transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic business leader with a proven track record in driving growth and transformation across various industries. Currently, I work at Deloitte India, where I led the development of a three-year strategic growth roadmap for a top-tier FMCG company, achieving an impressive 100% growth in three years. My expertise lies in identifying high-potential markets, designing go-to-market strategies, and implementing sales force automation systems that enhance retail execution.
With a strong foundation in project management and business strategy, I have successfully executed initiatives that resulted in significant revenue increases and improved operational efficiencies. My role as Chief of Staff at Valuable Group allowed me to work closely with the Group MD to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, enhancing visibility into performance and execution. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and foster collaboration across teams.
Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions to change and innovation, receiving the 'Move the Dot' recognition for my commitment to client centricity and collaboration. I am eager to continue my journey in a dynamic environment where I can apply my skills in strategic planning and execution to drive impactful results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategy, Risk & Transactions
Deloitte India
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Led the development of a 3-year strategic growth roadmap for a top-tier FMCG company, resulting in an 100% growth in three years. Identified and mapped 250+ high-potential towns, adding ₹5 Cr/month in new sales; reduced whitespace by 40%.
Business Strategist (Chief of Staff)
Valuable Group
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Worked directly with the Group MD to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, enhancing visibility into performance and execution. Facilitated weekly business reviews with department heads; implemented KPI tracking mechanisms across finance, sales, and technology functions.
Sales Operations Manager
Lava International Limited
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Managed retail strategy for 1.5 Lac key outlets across India (~₹150 Cr/month sales); optimized a ~₹4 Cr monthly trade marketing budget. Developed a Retail Universe Mapping and segmentation model to inform GTM planning and product deployment strategy.
Technical Support Associate
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Managed changes and provided resolutions to clients to protect production critical to business operations. Utilized the ITIL framework and Incident Management process as key inputs into established Change and Problem processes.
Trainee Engineer
CMC Ltd.
Jun 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)
Served as SPOC for the software compliance team and helped in updating the group policies for the usage of licensed software in the organization. Worked with the Incident Manager to facilitate the resolution of high-severity outages impacting IT infrastructure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IMI, New Delhi
PGDM, Marketing & Strategy
Focused on Marketing & Strategy, gaining expertise in business development, market analysis, and strategic planning. Developed skills in crafting effective marketing campaigns and understanding consumer behavior.
SRMSCET, Bareilly
B.Tech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering, building a strong foundation in core engineering principles. Gained practical experience in electrical systems and electronic circuits.
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