Pallavi Palkar

National Business Head - FAAS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Professional Overview

Pallavi Palkar is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the e-commerce and retail industries. As the National Business Head for FAAS (Fresh and Ambient Assortment) at bigbasket.com, she oversees the strategic growth and development of the company's fresh produce and ambient product categories. Additionally, she serves as the Head of Pharma Quick Commerce, spearheading the expansion of bigbasket's pharmaceutical and healthcare delivery services.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

National Business Head - FAAS, bigbasket.com (2023-01-01 to Present)

Responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of the FAAS business, overseeing a team of cross-functional leaders

Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize product assortment, pricing, and supply chain efficiency

Achieved significant revenue growth and market share expansion within the FAAS category, contributing to the overall success of bigbasket

Head of Pharma Quick Commerce, bigbasket.com (2022-01-01 to Present)

Spearheaded the launch and rapid expansion of bigbasket's pharmaceutical and healthcare delivery services

Leveraged data analytics and customer insights to develop innovative healthcare solutions, enhancing the company's competitiveness

Career Progression

National Head: T2 cities, bigbasket.com (2014-12-01 to 2021-01-01)

Played a pivotal role in the company's strategic expansion into Tier 2 cities, driving double-digit growth in these markets

Implemented process improvements and technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience

Associate Director, Growth and Strategy, Flipkart.com (2012-09-01 to 2014-11-01)

Contributed to the development and execution of Flipkart's growth strategies, focusing on new market expansion and product diversification

Senior Consultant, KPMG Advisory (2009-08-01 to 2012-09-01)

Provided strategic advisory services to clients across various industries, with a focus on business transformation and process optimization

Academic Background

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela

Areas of Expertise

E-commerce and retail operations

Category management and merchandising

Supply chain optimization

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning and execution

Organizational leadership and team development

Professional Impact

Spearheaded the launch and expansion of bigbasket's Pharma Quick Commerce service, leveraging data analytics and customer insights

Drove significant revenue growth and market share expansion within the FAAS category at bigbasket

Played a key role in bigbasket's strategic expansion into Tier 2 cities, achieving double-digit growth in these markets

Recognized for her ability to implement process improvements and technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience

Conclusion

Pallavi Palkar's extensive experience and proven track record in the e-commerce and retail industries make her a valuable asset to bigbasket.com. Her strategic vision, data-driven decision-making, and strong leadership skills have consistently delivered tangible results, positioning her as a trusted and influential business leader in the sector.