Safiullah Ansari
Kolkata
Summary
Global P&L Leader and Transformation Executive with 15+ years of experience driving 2–3x revenue growth, multi-country expansion, and sustainable profitability across SaaS, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain–driven businesses. Proven ability to scale operations across 20+ countries, lead large multi-cultural organizations, execute GTM and SaaS commercialization strategies, and deliver margin expansion and IPO-ready governance in complex, high-growth environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
President (P&L Head)-MENA
Nona Lifestyle
Dubai
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Held end-to-end P&L ownership for a global products and SaaS business spanning South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
- Led market entry and scale-up across 22 new countries, significantly expanding the global footprint and channel ecosystem.
- Delivered 200–300% revenue growth and 10–15% bottom-line improvement through portfolio rationalization, pricing discipline, and GTM optimization.
- Expanded product portfolio from 11 to 54 offerings across 9 industries, accelerating projected revenue from INR 260M to INR 1,630M.
- Achieved 95% TAT adherence and 90%+ enterprise client retention, strengthening long-term annuity revenues, and customer trust.
Head of Operations-India
Nona Lifestyle
Gurgaon
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Transformed a fragmented and unorganized supply chain ecosystem across Fashion, E-Commerce, Retail, and Safety Gear verticals.
- Implemented digital process interventions, reducing end-to-end cycle time by 22%.
- Drove cost leadership initiatives, delivering a 17% overall cost reduction, and creating a sustainable surplus budget with improved ROI.
- Led Six Sigma Black Belt initiatives across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and product development, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
General Manager
Suraksha Diagnostics
Kolkata
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Led nationwide sales, diagnostics lab operations, expansion, and supply chain across B2B, B2C, and D2C channels.
- Managed 165+ leaders and managers across multiple functions and geographies.
- Increased revenue from INR 1,410M to INR 2,450M through strategic partnerships with over 2,500 healthcare providers, and 54 franchise partners.
- Played a key role in IPO readiness, including geographic expansion, operational scale-up, and governance alignment.
- Collaborated with government stakeholders to establish one of North-East India’s largest diagnostic laboratories in Shillong.
- Partnered with IT and Marketing teams to launch customer-facing mobile and web platforms, significantly improving customer experience and engagement.
Assistant General Manager
Suraksha Diagnostics
Kolkata
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversaw lab operations, product development, supply chain, and process excellence functions.
- Transitioned pricing from competition-driven to value-based, resulting in a 13% revenue uplift.
- Implemented vendor master governance in Microsoft Dynamics AX, reducing processing time by 17%, and improving compliance.
Manager
Linde
Jamshedpur
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Expanded revenue from INR 1,300M to INR 3,680M by building strategic partnerships with over 4,000 B2B customers, and 350 franchise owners.
- Optimized manufacturing and supply chain operations, achieving a 20% operating cost reduction.
- Improved supply chain surplus by 16% through demand planning and operational alignment.
- Awarded the Spot Award for leading cross-functional teams to achieve the highest production and sales volume in company history.
Deputy Manager
Linde
Jamshedpur
08.2009 - 03.2014
- Designed and executed distribution strategies, delivering 94% DIFOT performance across 110+ industrial customers.
- Led market analysis and the launch of Corgon shielding gas, resulting in 17% post-launch revenue growth.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain & Finance
XLRI
Jamshedpur07-2019
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT
Calicut04-2009
Skills
- P&L ownership and business scaling in India and international markets
- Revenue growth, market entry, and GTM strategy
- SaaS commercialization and product portfolio expansion
- Operations, supply chain, and cost leadership
- Strategic alliances, ecosystem, and channel partnerships
- Lean Six Sigma, digital transformation, and process excellence
- Budgeting, governance, ROI, and margin optimization
- Large-scale, cross-cultural team leadership
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt – Applied)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/safiullah-ansari-87871721/
Timeline
President (P&L Head)-MENA
Nona Lifestyle
06.2022 - 11.2025
Head of Operations-India
Nona Lifestyle
10.2021 - 06.2022
General Manager
Suraksha Diagnostics
09.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant General Manager
Suraksha Diagnostics
08.2019 - 09.2020
Manager
Linde
04.2014 - 05.2018
Deputy Manager
Linde
08.2009 - 03.2014
MBA - Supply Chain & Finance
XLRI
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT