Anish Pillai
Business Head, CEO, and COO in Bangalore, India
P&L & Operations Leader | Food Service Equipment's, Plastics Processing, Rigid Packaging, Automotive, Industrial Products Distribution & Manufacturing | India–Africa Expansion | Business Turnaround Specialist
Location: Bangalore, India | Open to: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gulf, Africa
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business leader with 25+ years of experience driving P&L ownership, operational transformation, and business expansion across Food Service Equipment's, Plastics Processing, Rigid Packaging, Automotive, Industrial Products Distribution & Manufacturing. Proven ability to build distribution networks across India , South Asia & Africa, scale multi-site operations, and deliver EBITDA turnarounds in challenging markets. Adept at unifying manufacturing, supply chain, sales, channel, and commercial teams under a profit-driven operating model.
CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Full P&L & Business Leadership – India & Africa
- Operational Turnaround & EBITDA Improvement
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence (S&OP, forecasting, efficiencies)
- Dealer / Distributor Network Development (India , South Asia & Africa)
- GTM Strategy & Market Expansion
- Business Transformation & Cost Optimization
- Multi-country Leadership & Expat Operations
- Team Building Across Manufacturing, Sales & Ops
SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Delivered 20–30% EBITDA improvement through operations restructuring, cost optimization and commercial discipline.
- Scaled manufacturing output 2.3× while reducing supply-chain lead time by 35% via process improvement and S&OP alignment.
- Built and expanded dealer/distributor networks across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives & Nigerian markets, enabling rapid market penetration.
- Turned around under-performing business units by strengthening forecasting, inventory hygiene, pricing discipline, and channel performance.
- Managed multi-country business portfolios, driving profitability in high-volatility Africa markets through operational controls and demand planning.
- Led integrated teams across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, and international operations to drive cohesive business performance.
MY INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
- Industrial Equipment / Capital Goods/ Plastic Processing Equipment/ Food Service Equipment's
- Consumer Durables (manufacturing-led)
- Rigid Packaging
- Automotive (2W/3W)
- Africa/Gulf Trading & Distribution Conglomerates
ROLES TARGETED
- COO / Head of Operations
- Country Manager / General Manager
- Business Head / P&L Head
- CEO – Mid-Sized Manufacturing / Industrial Business
- Director – Strategy & Operations
- International Business Head (Africa)
OPERATING STYLE & VALUE PROPOSITION
- A hands-on yet strategic leader who brings structure, discipline and commercial clarity to organizations. Known for:
- Strengthening business fundamentals
- Scaling distribution-led growth
- Turning around underperforming units
- Integrating cross-functional teams
- Delivering sustainable, profitable expansion
AVAILABILITY
Immediate | Open to relocation (India or Expat)