Shekhar Datta
About
Shekhar Datta is from Gurugram, Haryana, India. Shekhar works in the following industries: "Internet", "Hospital & Health Care", "Information Technology & Services", "Insurance", "Financial Services", "Hospitality", and "Automotive". Shekhar is currently Lifestyle Consumer Audio at HARMAN International. In Shekhar's previous role as a Chief Executive Officer at Consumer-Tech Startup, Shekhar worked in Gurugram, Haryana, India until Mar 2026. Prior to joining Consumer-Tech Startup, Shekhar was a Chief Operating Officer - Weddingz.in at OYO and held the position of Chief Operating Officer - Weddingz.in at Gurugram, Haryana, India. Prior to that, Shekhar was a Vice President - Revenue at OYO, based in Gurgaon, India from Sep 2019 to Dec 2020. Shekhar started working as Senior Director at Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd) in Mumbai Area, India in Jan 2018. From Jan 2016 to Jan 2018, Shekhar was Head - Personal Care Appliances & Health Devices, Amazon.IN at Amazon, based in Bangalore. Prior to that, Shekhar was a Launch Team - Amazon Europe at Amazon, based in Luxembourg from Feb 2015 to Jan 2016. Shekhar started working as General Manager - Parts Business (Engines Aftermarket) at Cummins Inc. in Pune in Jul 2011.
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Built and scaled an AI-driven platform; stepped back after transitioning operations.
Weddingz.in is India’s largest online wedding portal and a significant contributor to Oyo India’s bottomline. As the business head Shekhar is responsible for the growth and profitability of the business.
Shekhar led a team of 30 to build Online demand for the brand via Web & App channels to go from scratch to reach a $3 Mn monthly revenue (pre-Covid); then the largest organized Co-Living player in India.
1. Led a cross-functional project team of 40 managers. Led the project from investment approval by Board, product and app design, license, asset procurement and customer ready within 7 months (Oct 2018 – Sept 2019 2. As P&L leader for the West circle, Shekhar was responsible for fulfillment of rides originating in the region including revenue management (acquisition & retention of customers / partners), demand campaigns and partnerships.
As P&L leader for categories (Personal Care Devices, Activity Trackers & Health Care devices, Shekhar led Input Strategy (Selection-In stock-Pricing), Vendor Management, Customer experience, Traffic, Marketing & New Product Development . Manager customer funnel from Browse to Click using Data Analytics.
Led the Vendor Management, Marketing and Supply chain team that delivered the Retail launch of Business & Industrial category for Amazon in Europe across UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain in Q4 2015.
P&L leader for the $ 70 Mn engine spare parts business. Drove profitable volume growth through Pricing, Product introductions and Channel Management (Dealer network, OEM accounts, Supplier and Retail).
Country Manager - Bangladesh P&L leader for Consumer Healthcare and Medical Devices business (Orthopaedic, Cardiac, Diabetic, Endo-surgery, Sutures and Sterilization product lines). Doubled the Sales within 2 years through improved distribution and penetration to key accounts.
Chief Manager - Business Intelligence Unit (December 2007 - July 2008) : Led 2X growth in Cross Sell & Upsell by targeting Pension policy holders with Health & Life Insurance products. Multiple Sales & distribution assignments (2004-07). Some top achievements : 1. The Prudential Asia CEO’s award at Hong Kong in 2007 for highest sales. 2. Winner of the National Bancassurance & Alliances trophy - top region 2005-06 & 2006-07.
As a campus hire, Shekhar was part of the Management Trainee program, doing various projects with the TCS senior leadership. He was the recipient of CEO’s Certificate of Recognition from the CEO for Program Management.