Abhinav Saikia

About Abhinav Saikia

I\'m a product and program leader with a strong track record of building, launching, and scaling high-impact initiatives across the mobility, energy, and e-commerce domains.At Amazon I lead cross-border programs on the EU–UK trade lanes, focusing on seller compliance, fulfillment lead time reduction, P&L ownership, and driving GMS growth. My work involves aligning regulatory complexity with scalable product experiences that simplify selling across borders, especially in a post-Brexit ecosystem.Previously, I was part of OLA Electric, where I led end-to-end product development and strategy for our two-wheeler EV lineup, including bikes and scooters. I also played a key role in OLA\'s Cell Business vertical, leading the development of India’s first 4680 Dry Cell, managing the full R&D-to-manufacturing value chain. These roles involved close collaboration across engineering, supply chain, marketing, and design.My academic background includes a PGP in Strategy & Marketing from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani, where I graduated in the top 5% of my cohort. This blend of engineering and business has helped me operate at the intersection of technical depth and customer-centric innovation.Before ISB, I worked in the tech policy and IP advisory domains, where I led strategic engagements for Big Tech and deep tech clients. These experiences sharpened my stakeholder management, structured problem-solving, and policy-thinking skills.I thrive in ambiguity, love working on complex, high-leverage problems, and bring an execution-first mindset to every challenge.Outside work, I\'m an avid reader, amateur golfer, and music enthusiast.Skills: Product Strategy | Cross-Border & Compliance Programs | Program Management | GTM Execution | Analytics | EV & Battery Tech | Operations | Stakeholder ManagementTwitter:@abhinavs317

Experience

1. Manager - Seller Growth Programs

   Amazon

   Mar 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Leading cross-border programs for Amazon’s EU–UK trade lanes, with end-to-end ownership of seller compliance, fulfillment lead times, and GMS growth. I manage supply chain operations across the Brexit corridor and lead a team of 12+ to drive efficiency and scale. I work closely with external brokers to resolve compliance bottlenecks and negotiate terms that improve service levels. Additionally, I support product teams in simplifying seller onboarding and fulfillment flows, ensuring seamless cross-border transactions.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

  2011 — 2015

• Indian School of Business

  PGP in Management

  2022 — 2023

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Gas Separation
• Gas Processing
• Polymers
• Aspen Hysys
• Aspen Plus
• Chemical Engineering
• Comsol
• Process Control
• Petroleum Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Process Modeling
• Public Speaking
• Biofuels
• Reservoir Simulation
• Engineering
• Matlab
• C
• Research
• Autocad
• Microsoft Office