We are looking for a strategic and commercially oriented leader to drive the company's growth agenda across domestic and international markets. The role will lead strategic planning, market expansion, portfolio strategy, new business initiatives, partnerships, and evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities. The position will work closely with senior leadership and the Board to identify and execute high-impact growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and drive the organization's long-term growth strategy in alignment with business objectives.

- Lead strategic planning, market intelligence, competitive analysis, and identification of emerging growth opportunities.

- Develop and execute international market expansion strategies, including market entry, geographic prioritization, and business models.

- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, revenue streams, and adjacent markets.

- Drive product portfolio strategy, including portfolio expansion, rationalization, innovation priorities, and commercialization opportunities.

- Build and manage strategic partnerships, alliances, and ecosystem relationships to accelerate growth.

- Evaluate potential M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other inorganic growth opportunities.

- Lead commercial growth initiatives focused on revenue expansion, market share, profitability, and customer/market penetration.

- Develop business cases, financial models, investment assessments, and strategic recommendations for new initiatives.

- Work closely with business, sales, product, finance, operations, and other functions to translate strategy into execution.

- Track strategic initiatives, business performance, market developments, and realization of growth objectives.

- Present strategic plans, market insights, investment cases, and growth opportunities to senior leadership and the Board.

- Support post-acquisition or partnership strategy and integration planning where applicable.

Required Candidate Profile:

- 12 - 18 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Growth, Market Expansion, Management Consulting, or related roles.

- Proven experience in international market expansion and new business planning.

- Strong experience in strategic planning, market intelligence, and identifying new growth opportunities.

- Hands-on experience evaluating M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, or inorganic growth opportunities.

- Strong commercial acumen with experience in revenue growth, business planning, and market development.

- Experience in product/portfolio strategy and innovation-led growth will be preferred.

- Strong understanding of international markets and experience working across multiple geographies.

- Excellent analytical, financial modelling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

- MBA/PGDM from a reputed institution preferred.