Venkatesh Sridharan

About Venkatesh Sridharan

Over 14+ years, I’ve built a career driving revenue growth, market expansion, and…

Experience

1. Head of Sector - Pharma, F & B

   Diversey

   Feb 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As the Sector Leader for Pharma & Cosmetics in the Indian Subcontinent, I am responsible for driving strategic growth, managing P&L, and leading a high-performing team of Regional Sales Leads and Key Account Managers. My role focuses on expanding our market presence, strengthening customer partnerships, and delivering sustainable business value through innovative hygiene and water management solutions.Under my leadership, our sector has achieved strong year-over-year growth, with a significant increase in key account penetration and new business acquisition. A key milestone has been the successful onboarding of multiple strategic accounts, paving the way for their transition into long-term key partnerships.Our Market Change Strategy {B} has resulted in: Expansion into new market segments, reinforcing our leadership in Pharma & Cosmetics. Acquisition of 20+ new customers, diversifying our client base. Introduction of new, high-impact solutions, strengthening our product portfolio.I am deeply committed to coaching and mentoring my team, ensuring they excel throughout the sales cycle. By fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation, we continue to enhance our market share and customer experience.Our esteemed client portfolio includes industry leaders across pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, reflecting our commitment to delivering excellence in hygiene, water management, and sustainability.Key Skills:Business Strategy | P&L Management | Sales Leadership | Key Account Management | Market Expansion | Customer-Centric Solutions | New Business Development | Team Mentorship | Sustainable Growth | Product Portfolio ManagementDriven by a passion for growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships, I remain committed to shaping the future of hygiene and water management solutions in the Pharma & Cosmetics industry.

Education

• Delhi Public School Noida

  PCM-Comp.Sc

  1992 — 2005

• Indian Institute of Planning and Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2009 — 2011

• Anna University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Forecasting
• Business Analysis
• Product Development
• Talent Acquisition
• Team Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Financial Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Strategy
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Market Research
• Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Negotiation
• Key Account Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Sales Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Office