Divya Padigapati
London,UK
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder – Operations & Financial Strategy
Chatak Ice-Creams (FMCG Startup)
New Delhi
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Venture Financials: Bootstrapped venture with ₹50,000 capital; achieved 400% gross margin per unit and attained break-even within 30 days of launch through rigorous cost control and pricing strategy.
- Unit Economics: Generated revenue through sales of 1,400+ units while maintaining a 70% repeat purchase rate, validating product-market fit in a competitive sector.
- Supply Chain Optimisation: Engineered a circular economy model diverting 120kg of surplus produce monthly; calculated a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of 1.6x, generating ₹1.60 in social value for every ₹1 invested.
- Logistics & Expansion: Validated intercity cold-chain logistics feasibility by executing successful shipments to Hyderabad, proving scalability for Pan-India expansion; developed delivery cluster mapping to reduce fulfillment errors.
- Crisis Management: Mitigated supply chain disruptions caused by equipment failure and weather volatility by implementing redundancy protocols, ensuring continuity of production.
Co-Founder – Supply Chain & P&L Management
Padiga’s Cake Studio
Hyderabad, India
06.2016 - 08.2025
- P&L Management: Managed end-to-end Profit & Loss, scaling operations from inception to sustainable profitability while achieving 250%+ growth in customer engagement.
- Cost Reduction: Led vendor negotiations to consolidate the supplier base from 12 to 5 key partners, resulting in a 40% reduction in Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) while maintaining quality standards.
- Operations: Generated operational workflows that sustained 98% on-time fulfillment rates during peak demand cycles despite resource constraints.
- Product Strategy: Developed and launched 15+ new Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) aligned with seasonal market demand analysis.
- Co-ordinated supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Developed and implemented strategies for effective P&L management across all departments.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to secure quality ingredients and materials.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimise waste and optimise stock levels.
Business Development Analyst
Windstream Technologies
Hyderabad
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Market Analysis: Conducted in-depth sector research on renewable solar and wind energy trends to advise corporate branding and positioning strategies.
- Strategic Outreach: Executed market surveys and competitive analysis to shape outreach strategies for corporate client acquisition.
Marketing Data Analyst (Intern)
A-tom Content Studio
Hyderabad
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Performance Marketing: Executed data-driven campaigns resulting in a 50% increase in customer engagement; utilized analytics to optimize ad content efficiency.
- Digital Optimization: Conducted SEO research and user behaviour analysis to revamp website UI/UX, resulting in improved digital presence and accessibility metrics.
Education
M.Sc. International Business & M.A. Social Entrepreneurship - Dual Degree
Queen Mary University of London & Tata Institute of Social Sciences
London, UK & Mumbai, India 08.2024 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Digital Technologies
Mahindra University, School of Management
Hyderabad, India 08.2021 - 08.2024
Websites
Certification
- Risk Analysis (IRM Level 1): Institute of Risk Management certification focused on identifying and mitigating enterprise risks
- Problem Solving (Cornell University): Evidence-based problem solving and critical thinking for business strategy
- Marketplace Simulation (Harvard University): Managed a simulated company, handling P&L, crisis scenarios, and marketing challenges to generate profitability
LEADERSHIP & INTERESTS
World Economic Forum: Global Shaper, London Hub 1 (2025)
Timeline
M.Sc. International Business & M.A. Social Entrepreneurship - Dual Degree
Queen Mary University of London & Tata Institute of Social Sciences
08.2024 - 08.2026
Business Development Analyst
Windstream Technologies
06.2023 - 08.2023
Marketing Data Analyst (Intern)
A-tom Content Studio
06.2023 - 07.2023
Founder – Operations & Financial Strategy
Chatak Ice-Creams (FMCG Startup)
01.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Digital Technologies
Mahindra University, School of Management
08.2021 - 08.2024
Co-Founder – Supply Chain & P&L Management
Padiga’s Cake Studio
06.2016 - 08.2025