Pritesh Desai
About Pritesh Desai
Pritesh Desai serves as the Business Head at toothsi, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth since 2019. His previous roles include senior management positions at IDFC FIRST Bank and leadership in student organizations, alongside a strong educational background in business and engineering.
Current Role at toothsi
Pritesh Desai serves as the Business Head at toothsi, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has introduced and overseen the E-commerce White Label Products business, which includes responsibilities for New Product Development, Testing, and Go-to-Market Strategies. His leadership has contributed to significant market expansion, particularly in the aligner category in India.
Previous Experience at IDFC FIRST Bank
Pritesh Desai worked at IDFC FIRST Bank in various capacities. He began as a Management Trainee from 2016 to 2017, where he gained foundational experience in the banking sector. He later advanced to the role of Senior Manager, serving from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at the bank involved responsibilities that contributed to his professional growth and understanding of financial services.
Education and Academic Background
Pritesh Desai earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University, from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business management.
Leadership Roles and Initiatives
During his academic career, Pritesh Desai held leadership positions, notably as President of the ISTE Students' Chapter at Nirma University from 2012 to 2013. He also contributed to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade as a Jr. Media Coordinator and later as Co-ordinator of the Media Committee from 2014 to 2016. These roles involved overseeing initiatives that enhanced communication and collaboration among students.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
Pritesh Desai has achieved notable revenue growth during his tenure at toothsi. He led initiatives that resulted in a tenfold year-over-year revenue increase for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, followed by a fivefold increase for 2021-2022 and a 2.5-fold increase for 2022-2023. His strategic focus on profitability enhancements and productivity improvements has been instrumental in these results.