Abhishek Pandey
About Abhishek Pandey
Abhishek Pandey is a Senior Director and Head of Growth & Business at Rupeek, with a strong background in managing sales and marketing strategies across various industries, including telecom and FMCG. He has held leadership roles at major companies such as Bharti Airtel and Britannia Industries, and possesses extensive experience in P&L management and business planning.
Current Role at Rupeek
Abhishek Pandey serves as the Senior Director and Head of Growth & Business at Rupeek, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he focuses on driving growth strategies and business development initiatives. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the company's operations to enhance market presence and revenue generation.
Previous Experience at Bharti Airtel
Prior to his current role, Abhishek Pandey worked at Bharti Airtel in multiple capacities. He was the National Distribution and Trade Marketing Head for Airtel DTH from 2019 to 2020. He also served as GM for Go-to-Market & Sales Strategy for Airtel DTH from 2020 to 2021, and as National Distribution Head from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Airtel included significant contributions to distribution and marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Abhishek Pandey has an extensive educational background. He completed his B.Tech in Electronics & Communication from JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, from 2004 to 2008. He pursued an MBA in Marketing from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) between 2008 and 2010. He also attended INSEAD for a five-month program in Business Administration and Management in 2021, where he participated in the Airtel Advance Leadership Program.
Experience in FMCG and Telecom Industries
Abhishek Pandey has held leadership roles in various major companies, including Britannia Industries and Godfrey Phillips. At Britannia, he worked as Sales Operations Manager for UP East & Central from 2015 to 2016. His experience at Godfrey Phillips included positions such as Senior Sales Development Manager and Senior Area Sales Manager, where he focused on sales development and distribution strategies. His diverse industry experience spans FMCG, Telecom, and Fintech sectors.
Skills in Business Management
Abhishek Pandey possesses a strong skill set in business management, particularly in P&L management, revenue growth, and business planning. His expertise extends to sales and marketing strategies, distribution channel scaling, and team building across various sectors. His strategic approach has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiencies and driving business success.