Sunil Vinzanekar
Mumbai,India
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in strategic planning and insights, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex operations. Adept at building strong teams, solving problems, and leveraging excellent communication skills to foster effective networking. Committed to driving organizational success through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director, India (Country General Manager)
GN Hearing A/S Denmark
Mumbai, India
05.2011 - Current
- Head of India operations with complete P&L responsibility overseeing all functions like Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Finance, Compliance
- Transformed loss making startup into the most successful hearing aid company in India.
- Revenue market share up from 5% in 2011 to 17% in 2024.
- GN has best EBITA and cash flow in the Indian industry. GN % EBITA is 2 times the market leader.
- Performance delivered by crafting strategy best suited to GN's unique strengths, building strong leadership team, sharp focus on execution, optimal balance of growth investments and cost control, talent development and strong retention across the company.
Director - Sales Development, Asia Pacific
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Gurugram, India
05.2009 - 04.2011
- Key member of a 5 member APAC taskforce that developed and delivered sales processes and tools to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, speed & simplicity across APAC countries.
General Manager - Vision Care Sales India & SAARC
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Gurugram, India
02.2005 - 04.2009
- Delivered a 17% revenue CAGR from 2005 to 2009 in a market growing at 10%
- Improved market share from 55% in 2005 to 66% in 2009
- Improved EBITA from 10% in 2005 to 35% in 2009
- Reduced debtor days from 180 in 2005 to 15 days in 2009
- Built a strong team which continued the successful run after my promotion and transfer to the APAC role
Regional Manager - North India
Akzo Nobel Paints
New Delhi, India
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Successfully turned around the North region stuck at INR 84 cr annually for 3 years from 1998 to 2000 to a region that delivered INR 180 cr in 2004 with strong profitability.
Sr. Product Manager - Dulux Colour Solution Stores
Akzo Nobel Paints
Gurugram, India
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Successfully handled the flagship "Dulux" brand. Successfully conceived and launched the "Dulux Color Solutions" offering for Akzo Nobel's preferred dealer network. This became a key reason for Akzo's success in India.
Sr. Product Manager, Area Sales Manager
Wipro Consumer Care
Mumbai, India,
06.1993 - 12.1998
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
S.P.Jain Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai, India /1991 - /1993
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
VJTI
Mumbai, India /1986 - /1990
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Insights
- Excellent communication
- Ability to build strong teams
- Problem Solving
- Networking
- Ability to manage complex operations
Accomplishments
GN Hearing:
- India performance called out in the GN 2024 Annual Report (page 22), India finds regular mention in quarterly analyst meetings held by global leadership.
Bausch & Lomb:
- Received the Managing Director’s award in 2007 for moving the business performance from average levels to one of the best performing units in the world within a span of 2 years
Timeline
Managing Director, India (Country General Manager)
GN Hearing A/S Denmark
05.2011 - Current
Director - Sales Development, Asia Pacific
Bausch & Lomb Inc
05.2009 - 04.2011
General Manager - Vision Care Sales India & SAARC
Bausch & Lomb Inc
02.2005 - 04.2009
Regional Manager - North India
Akzo Nobel Paints
01.2001 - 01.2005
Sr. Product Manager - Dulux Colour Solution Stores
Akzo Nobel Paints
01.1999 - 12.2000
Sr. Product Manager, Area Sales Manager
Wipro Consumer Care
06.1993 - 12.1998
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
S.P.Jain Institute of Management & Research
/1991 - /1993
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
VJTI
/1986 - /1990
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