Varun Mahendru
Chief of Staff | Strategy | BD
- Role
- Chief of Staff at Sova Health
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Varun Mahendru
Entrepreneur | Strategist | Business LeaderA Chartered Accountant having operator experience. I have 10+ years of diverse experience spanning FMCG, Cross Border Logistics, SaaS, and EdTech industries. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams, building innovative products, and driving transformative business strategies that deliver measurable impact with razor sharp focus on unit economics & fundamentals.As the founder of The Playbook, I turned a vision into reality by creating a gamified EdTech platform that reached users across 8+ countries. From product development to business growth, I led every aspect of the journey, achieving profitability within 15 months and securing pre-seed funding from notable angelsBeyond entrepreneurship, I’ve contributed to scaling operations for high-growth startups and corporates. At Cogoport, I spearheaded market expansions that drove 7X YoY growth, while at Shipsy, I orchestrated an auto auction platform for freight forwarders starting the International Logistics division for them. My time at Nestlé honed my financial acumen, enabling me to identify efficiency opportunities & substantial cost savings.Strategy combined with execution is how I operate — whether setting up teams, automating processes, building SOPs, or driving new market penetration. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can lead cross-functional teams, develop scalable solutions, and foster partnerships that unlock growth.If you\'re looking for someone to lead business transformation, build high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable results, let’s connect!
Experience
Chief of Staff
Apr 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Education
D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur
ISCE, Business/Commerce, General
1997 — 2009
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General
2009 — 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Qualified Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountancy
2009 — 2015
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