Kumar Abhishek

Experience

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  Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

  May 2017 - Aug 2019

  Corporate Strategy and Business Development Officer

  Executed corporate venture capital program, developing investment framework resulting in 40 investments totaling $15MM. Led electric mobility strategy implementation, deploying 35 EV charging stations and launching innovative last-mile delivery solutions.

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  Ola Foods

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  Drove strategic cost optimization, restructuring operations to achieve 38% cost improvement and generating additional revenue of $1.25MM. Led high-impact initiatives directly reporting to the CEO, focusing on business transformation and operational excellence. Spearheaded rapid scaling of cloud kitchen network across 6 metro cities, achieving 80% digital coverage through optimized site selection and launch processes. Led cross-functional teams to establish operational frameworks for sustainable growth.

  • Program Manager (CEO’s office)

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Program Manager - Network Expansion

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Shoppers Stop

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  Program Manager - Ecommerce Strategy

  Led development of a 5-year e-commerce transformation roadmap, identifying key growth vectors and strategic initiatives in partnership with C-suite. Architected omnichannel strategy, including the launch plan of an online beauty platform vertical. Established enterprise-wide reporting frameworks and KPIs to drive online channel performance and content quality improvements.

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  7-Eleven

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

  Served as a strategic advisor to C-suite, leading critical initiatives, including e-commerce strategy and new product launches. Developed data-driven frameworks and executive presentations for board-level decision-making, driving organizational transformation and growth initiatives. Also, redesigned store operations through data-driven planogram standardization, achieving 40% faster checkout times. Architected nationwide store expansion strategy, leading a cross-functional team to optimize site selection and store operations. Implemented an innovative scorecard approach increasing selection efficiency by 50% while reducing launch timelines by 30%.

  • Senior Manager - Business Strategy

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Senior Program Manager - Expansion Strategy

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2023
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  Sinclair Inc.

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  MBA Consultant

  Led product strategy for an AI-powered news platform, conducting comprehensive market research and user persona development across 500+ respondents. Translated consumer insights into actionable product roadmap and feature prioritization to drive user engagement and community growth.

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  Square Fare

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Business Strategy & Operations

  Drove strategic initiatives in B2B partnerships, digital transformation, and sustainable operations for a high-growth meal delivery startup. Led end-to-end website redesign project expected to boost conversion rates by 30% through enhanced UI/UX. Collaborated directly with CEO to develop and execute partnership strategy projected to double business volume.