• Seasoned and visionary professional with 21+ years of experience in various domains including Footwear Retail Operations, Sales & Marketing, Channel & Distribution Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Operations Management, Project Management and New Set-ups • Currently working as Chairman & Managing Director at Duronto Footwear since May 2013. • Successfully worked with large brands (Bata –$45 Million, Spencer’s - $720 Million, liberty – $16 Million, Khadim –$ 8 million, Imprints-$1.23 Million and Mileage-$1 Million) and delivered results in key decision making roles • Progressive, decisive and innovative, highly valued for expertise interpreting corporate vision and strategy, translating objectives into actionable plans, and providing decisive leadership to multi-functional teams • Excellence in planning and operations backed by proven abilities in enhancing corporate image, ensuring image uplift, acceptability and positioning, resulting in increased sales and uninterrupted business growth. • Expertise in Franchisee and retail operations management which is ratified with a with very high customer retention ratio • Skilled in New market Franchisee set up with EBO's & COO's, new stores launch at a very short notice across the country • Creative abilities in developing wide network of channel partners to ensure adequate market reach and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. • Consistent performer with track record of exceeding sales milestones year after year ✔CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Marketing/Sales Profit Centre Operations Advertising/Cost Control Corporate Planning Business Development P&L/ROI Accountability Revenue Maximization Franchisee Operations Strategic Planning Key Account Management Market Intelligence Team Management Client Relations Management New Store Setup Negotiation Skills Analytical Skills