Karthick Umashankar
About Karthick Umashankar
Karthick Umashankar is the Director of Strategy at Delivery Hero in Dubai, with a background in strategic roles at Rocket Internet SE and Ola.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Karthick Umashankar is the Director of Strategy at Delivery Hero, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since April 2019, he has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives within the company. His role focuses on building customer-centric brands and services that ensure sustainable performance. Karthick is known for challenging the status quo and achieving transformational growth, leveraging his expertise in scaling entrepreneurial businesses with a focus on speed and rigor.
Previous Experience at Rocket Internet SE
Karthick Umashankar held the position of VP Strategy & Operations at Rocket Internet SE from 2017 to 2019 in the Middle East. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in scaling entrepreneurial ventures and driving strategic changes across diverse global cultures. His contributions were marked by a focus on operational rigor and strategic execution.
Experience at Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd)
At Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd), Karthick Umashankar served in multiple roles. From 2016 to 2017, he was the Category Head for Ola Auto in the Bengaluru Area, India, for 10 months. Prior to that, he was the Zonal Head - South from 2015 to 2016 in Chennai area, India, for one year. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.
Educational Background
Karthick Umashankar earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli between 2011 and 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Anna University Chennai from 2007 to 2011. His early education includes studying Computer Science at S.B.O.A, where he achieved his SSLC; Matric (2003-2005) and HSLC; Matric (2005-2007).
Initial Career Journey
Karthick Umashankar's career began with a six-month stint as an Engineering Trainee at TVS Electronics in Chennai in 2011. He then worked as a Sales & Marketing Manager at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd from 2013 to 2015 in the New Delhi Area, India. His early roles helped him build a strong foundation in sales, marketing, and engineering.
Professional Network and Relationships
Karthick Umashankar is proactive in making new professional acquaintances and strengthening business relations. His passion for scaling businesses and driving sustainable performance is reflected in his commitment to building and maintaining a robust professional network.