The following lines sum up my personality:
I’m a migratory bird Born to be free The sky is my home Not just any old tree!
I’m a migratory bird Sworn to be free I’ll fly away someday On the wings of glory!
About Me
Professionally
I am a seasoned business leader with nearly four decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across diverse sectors including FMCG, telecom, and healthcare.
From launching Pepsi in India to scaling Vodafone into a national telecom giant and turning around Dr Batra’s into a profitable healthcare brand, I have led organizations through high-impact transformations.
I now look forward to opportunities to guide organizations and CEOs at a strategic and governance level helping improve both performance and reputation.
Personally
I’m known to be intense, passionate, and relentless when it comes to chasing big goals and building teams that defy limits. I believe in living fully—whether it's transforming myself by shedding 25 kilos, writing poetry to express emotions, or pursuing new peaks just as I reach the top.
Experience
Group CEO | Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinics
May 2019 – Jun 2025
Joined Dr Batra’s, a chain of over 200 Homeopathy Clinics as a consultant in May’19 and progressed to become Group CEO in October ’19. Leading a team of over a 1000 employees including 350 full time Doctors managing all operations, revenues and profits. The company has progressed from a de-growing, loss making entity to profitability and growth.
Managing Director and Founder | iClinic Healthcare and Diagno Labs
Nov 2012 – Sep 2018
Founded iClinic Healthcare, a tele-medicine company, with seed funding and, to facilitate improved valuations growth, led the merger with Diagno Labs, a pathology company. Led the combined entity to increased scale and cash break even.
Vodafone | Chief Commercial Officer – India
Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
Vodafone and its predecessor Hutch were India’s second largest telecom companies and grew from a single circle to a pan-India presence. Was one of two key members of the Execo reporting to the CEO, and played a leading role in this growth.
At Vodafone India, I built and led the integrated Commercial function, overseeing revenue, brand, customer experience, and innovation for a $6B business with a team of over 10,000 people. I developed a brand connect framework that empowered frontline teams, introduced automated consumer segmentation using usage data, leading to a 10x increase in offer uptake and launched the Vodafone Innovation Cell, the first open platform for vendor collaboration in India. I concluded my telecom journey as one of Vodafone’s top two senior executives and among the top 10 leaders in the Indian telecom industry.
Operations Director (North & East)
Dec 2004 – Jan 2012
I managed a $3B business with a team of over 5,000 people across North and East India. I led the Delhi circle to market leadership, overtaking the incumbent in its strongest market and making Vodafone the most trusted brand across categories. I also oversaw the successful launch and growth of six start-up circles, including Bihar, introducing impactful strategies like intra-circle roaming and cell site cost optimization. In key markets like UPE, Punjab, and Haryana, I drove turnarounds that significantly improved both market share and profitability.
Chief Executive Officer – Kolkata / Gujarat
Nov 2001 – Dec 2004
As Business Head of Kolkata and later Gujarat, I launched the Hutch brand and led operations through the first major telecom boom following the introduction of the “calling party pays” model. During this time, I helped shift the industry’s growth approach from income-based to population-based models, laying the groundwork for broader market penetration and long-term scalability.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director | Navin Mail Services
Sep 2000 - Oct 2001
I had overall P&L responsibility for Navinmail's operations in India, an internet telephony startup funded by Dr. Suhas Patil and Sabeer Bhatia. My portfolio of services included voice messaging services, interactive voice response systems, and roaming voicemail applications. I was involved in product conceptualization, design, testing, and launch, as well as government lobbying and policy shaping.
Pepsicola International | Executive Vice President (Unit Operations) – (UP & Mumbai)
1997 - 2000
I held overall responsibility for the Uttar Pradesh Business Unit, followed by the Mumbai Business Unit, overseeing top-line revenues of \$40 million and driving operating profits. I managed a team of 200 employees.During my tenure, I increased market share and achieved the highest-ever Top of Mind awareness for Brand Pepsi in both regions. I improved business profitability by restructuring the distribution network and built Pepsi’s most recognized sales force, earning multiple global awards.
Vice-President / G.M. / R.M., TECHNICAL (North/West/East)
1989–1996
As Head of Technical for the region, I led the development of 4 greenfield and 10 brownfield factories. I successfully indigenized various equipment and established a cost-effective supply chain using refurbished machinery. These efforts earned several industry and internal awards for innovation and operational excellence.
Factory Engineer | Shaw Wallace
1986 – 1989
News & Videos
iClinic Healthcare Corporate Video
Believe with Me- Part 1
Sanjoy Mukerji 50th Birthday AV
Dr. Batra’s® Brand Anthem
Contact
If you're facing a tough business challenge and need a fresh perspective or strategic guidance, feel free to get in touch, I'd be glad to help.