Ashwani Uppal

Established an export business focused on Indian agricultural and FMCG products, serving markets across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Built and led the entire international operations, encompassing procurement, logistics, compliance, and customer delivery.

Developed and managed a supplier ecosystem, ensuring product quality consistency and supply chain reliability.

Ensured adherence to international trade regulations, documentation standards, and cross-border compliance requirements.

Conducted pricing, sourcing, and partner negotiations to maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency.

Led operations across multiple centers in Rajasthan, ensuring uniform service delivery and operational efficiency across all locations.

Directed a team of over 200 employees, and managed operations impacting more than 25, 000 students annually.

Oversaw academic operations including national level examination programs thereby ensuring smooth functioning and continuity.

Enhanced accuracy and decision-making capabilities by streamlining MIS, reporting systems, and performance tracking.

Managed resource planning, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination to ensure adherence to academic timelines.

Led end-to-end operations with ownership of performance, profitability, and service delivery.

Drove revenue growth by aligning sales, marketing, and customer experience strategies to achieve financial targets.

Strengthened governance and compliance frameworks, achieving strong audit outcomes and ensuring adherence to corporate standards.

Supported regional expansion through site evaluations, infrastructure planning, and operational readiness.

Built and developed high performing teams through structured hiring, training, and performance management.

Implemented reporting systems and operational controls to improve visibility, accountability, and execution discipline.

Managed pan-India academic operations from the corporate office for FIITJEE and UnivQuest centres in India.

Worked closely with branch managers and academic teams to ensure smooth academic functioning.

Planned and monitored batch structures, faculty allocation, timetables and academic calendars.

Ensured standard academic processes and quality consistency across all centres.

Acted as the key coordination point between corporate and centres for academic matters.

Supported new centre and program launches with academic setup and guidelines.

Reviewed academic performance, student feedback, and operational issues across centres.

Improved operational consistency and issue resolution through regular academic reviews and MIS reporting.

Enhanced governance and compliance leading to stronger audit outcomes.

Led operations for the Agra, Gwalior, Faridabad, and Palwal branches, assuming full responsibility for revenue, performance, and operational delivery.

Drove business growth through strategic planning, market assessment, and regional forecasting.

Established and managed institutional relationships with schools to facilitate B2B and B2C engagement.

Collaborated with senior leadership to align regional operations with the organizations overall strategy and performance objectives.

Monitored branch performance, ensuring strict adherence to operational standards, policies, and revenue targets.

Managed procurement from Ghana and Nigeria and executed global sales in accordance with senior managements directives.

Oversaw end-to-end logistics coordination; collaborated with suppliers, buyers, freight forwarders, Custom House Agents (CHAs), and shipping lines to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.

Coordinated with the warehouse team and managed operations to ensure the timely loading of containers.

Identified new market opportunities and negotiated agreements with suppliers/manufacturers to optimize procurement and enhance competitiveness.

• Looked after business growth for corporate sales and new franchise café expansion in the region.
• Handled franchise development, including partner meetings and location feasibility.
• Managed corporate and institutional clients and focused on repeat business.
• Closed commercial and franchise deals as per company targets.
• Worked closely with operations and projects teams for new café openings.
• Improved regional sales performance by reviewing Excel-based MIS (target vs achievement, corporate sales pipeline, and franchise status) and taking
timely corrective actions.