Varun Wadhwa

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ABOUT VARUN WADHWA

As a seasoned professional with over 15+ years of experience across consumer products, finance, technology, and manufacturing, I thrive on challenges and excel in dynamic environments. My track record includes:• Driving Hyper charged Growth: As the CFO & COO at Wholsum Foods, I consistently delivered robust growth and performance improvement. I accelerated a primarily e-commerce business into an omnichannel powerhouse, increasing annual recurring revenue (ARR) by over 8x. My focus on optimizing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction led to an 80% improvement in profitability. Additionally, I built high-performing finance and operations teams from scratch.• Fundraising Success: I secured Rs 116 crore in Series A and B equity fundraising and Rs 30 crore via venture debt. My role included preparing deal collateral, financial models, closing definitive agreements, and overseeing due diligence. Additionally, I liaised with commercial banks for working capital financing• Business Transformation: At MMTC-PAMP India, I worked directly with the CEO to transform a traditional monoline business into a set of 4 complementary business lines. From strategy to execution, I turned around smaller loss-making ventures and ensured smooth transitions during key managerial changes. I empowered new ventures by creating budget processes, installing financial and MIS reporting, and managing treasury operations. Notably, I facilitated the pan-company transition from VAT to GST.• Product Leadership: I launched a successful digital gold product, turned around a loss-making minting business, and established a profitable commodity trading desk. These initiatives contributed significantly to the company’s bottom line.