Abhijit Dutta

About Abhijit Dutta

I am a Strategic Business Leader and CXO-level executive with 30+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming businesses across FMCG, Consumer, Retail, Technology, SaaS, Fintech and Emerging Categories in India and international markets.My core strength lies in taking businesses from intent to scale—whether it is market entry into India, 0→1 launch, 0→100 growth, or large-scale transformation—with full P&L ownership, GTM design, and leadership execution.I have partnered closely with founders, boards, and investors to:Establish and scale businesses in IndiaBuild robust distribution, channel and revenue enginesDrive profitable growth, market expansion, and organizational readinessTranslate strategy into disciplined, on-ground executionWhat differentiates me is the ability to operate both as a CXO inside the business and as a strategic advisor at the board level—bringing clarity, structure, speed, and accountability to complex growth situations.Today, I engage with organizations as a CXO / Country Head or as a Strategic Advisor, helping companies enter India, scale rapidly, and build a sustainable growth platform.I specialise in building businesses from ambiguity to scale—where strategy meets disciplined execution.

Experience

1. Director of Business Development

   Pepperfry

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading the B2B business expansion at Pepperfry, collaborating with the Leadership team to develop custom offerings for various segments like Coliving, Horecca, and Real Estate.• Spearheading the international business expansion strategy for geographies like UAE and USA, driving growth and market presence.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata

  Higher Secondary, Science

  1989 — 1991

• Kolkata University

  BSC, Mathemetics Hons

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Screening
• New Business Development
• Business Analysis
• Business Planning
• Customer Relations
• Project Planning
• Technical Recruiting
• Team Management
• Mis
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Internal Controls
• Marketing Strategy
• Finance
• Business Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office