Vishnu Pellakuru

About

A strategy and finance professional with key skills in high growth strategies, C-Suite executive relationships, business excellence, operations management, and stakeholder management. Proven track record in strategic planning driven by data, with over 10 years of experience enabling businesses of all sizes to achieve their goals. Experienced in building business models and evaluating financial/operations models in professional services and tech environments like Ernst & Young, Uber, and Acko. Known for thriving in environments filled with ambiguity and helping stakeholders maximize value.

Experience

• Senior Director · Bourntec Solutions Inc2025-03 –

  P&L ownership for the Gen AI business in the Indian market. Leading international expansion efforts of our Gen AI solutions in the Middle East and US. Driving innovation within the InsurTech and Healthtech sectors.

• Director - Strategy and operations · Acko2023-10 – 2024-12

  Successfully launched and scaled a new product in the health insurance business with a current annual run rate of $20 million. Led cross-functional teams and collaborated with stakeholders to drive product development and launch initiatives. Streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency, resulting in reduced turnaround times and people costs.

• Associate Director - Strategy and operations · Acko2022-04 – 2023-09

  Developed and executed comprehensive financial plans aligned with key objectives. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and accelerated project timelines by 50%. Leveraged data analytics to inform decision-making and ensure effective program management. Established and tracked key performance indicators to monitor performance and provide actionable recommendations.

• Sr Lead - Corporate Strategy · Acko2021-04 – 2022-04

  Successfully improved customer satisfaction from 20% to 65% within 5 months by enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging technology. Applied expertise in taxation, corporate law, and business strategy to restructure business models and unlock new growth opportunities. Built strategic partnerships to create an integrated healthcare ecosystem, resulting in increased customer engagement, app downloads, and average revenue per user.

• Lead - Corporate Strategy · Acko2020-07 – 2021-04

  Worked on multiple problem statements to make digital play seamless and amplify user acquisition & engagement.

• Associate - Strategy & Planning · UberEats2019-05 – 2020-03

  Quickly adapted to Uber's hyper growth model and leveraged my ability to handle size, scale, and complexity and influenced decisions at CXO level of UberEats and clients such as Cafe Coffee Day to drive value in businesses through strategic initiatives. Delivered results by scaling virtual restaurants and cloud kitchens operations across the country, achieving 3x growth in gross sales in less than 3 months, and planning strategic initiatives that resulted in exponential growth in user base for virtual brands.

• Campus Ambassador · UberEats2019-01 – 2020-01

  Facilitated strategic partnerships between Uber and ISB, including career development workshops and networking events, to increase student interest and streamline the onboarding process.

• Assistant Manager · EY2013-12 – 2018-04

  Leveraged data-driven insights to streamline processes and improve efficiency, resulting in significant time and cost savings for clients. Demonstrated strong leadership skills by developing long-term strategies and fostering a positive work environment. Successfully managed client relationships and achieved measurable improvements in team performance and client satisfaction.

Education

• Indian School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
• The Institute of Company Secretaries of IndiaBusiness/Corporate Communications, Business/Corporate Communications
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaFinance and Financial Management Services, Finance and Financial Management Services

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