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ANIL KHERA

ANIL KHERA

Ikeja

Summary

Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Pygar International Limited, driving strategic sales and marketing initiatives. Expert in HVAC project execution and client relationship management, successfully expanded the team from 5 to 35 employees. Adept at formulating brand strategies, enhancing profitability, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business targets.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Pygar International Limited
Lagos
09.2017 - Current
  • Spearhead overall business operations and strategic planning for Pygar Group in the HVAC&R sector.
  • Conduct weekly reviews to analyze market trends and competitor activities, using insights to refine marketing and operational strategies.
  • Formulate and drive brand development and product positioning strategies across diverse segments such as food, pharmaceutical, packaging, hospital, and hospitality industries.
  • Supervise the performance and coordination of all departments, including Sales, Projects, Service, Finance, and Logistics.
  • Oversee end-to-end execution of large-scale HVAC projects, including procurement, installation, and after-sales service.
  • Implement inventory controls, forecast purchase plans, and manage pricing structures and stock liquidation for profitability.
  • Built the organization from 5 employees in 2017 to 35 on payroll and over 100 project-based contractual staff.
  • Conduct regular onsite/offsite training for sales, design, installation, and service teams to maintain high project execution standards.
  • Engage with team leaders to identify and address key areas for performance improvement.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with architects, consultants, and freelance engineers to increase technical knowledge and lead generation.
  • Participate directly in client negotiations, subcontracting decisions, and high-value deal closures.
  • Personally involved in random audits of service work to ensure high-quality standards.
  • Developed a self-sustaining service department now capable of covering 60% of its monthly operational expenses independently.

General Manager (Business Operations) - Commercial Airconditioner

Mstore Investments Limited (Midcom Group)
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring the performance of sales, project and installation team for their performance and helping them to improve on their key areas of improvement.
  • Identify prospective institutional accounts from various sectors such as government and corporate and generate business from the existing, thereby achieve business targets.
  • Co-ordination with Samsung team for new product line-up, price structure, monitor competitor pricing, forecast purchase plan, inventory control, liquidation of stocks and Overall Profitability.
  • Formulate plan for brand development & Product positioning with Various Segments of HVAC&R Business in Nigeria.
  • Develop Channel Partner and Sales Team with regular Product / Technical Training to improve the Retail and Projects Sales.
  • Design and implement various strategies, viz POPs, Display, Customer Interaction, Promotional Schemes/ Marketing Campaigns to improve the enquiries and orders.
  • Ensure target achievement through effective strategy implementation.
  • Prepare and maintain regular MIS Reports to provide feedback to the top management for effective rendering of services.
  • Identify/network with channel partners; resulting in deeper market penetration and wider market reach.

Regional Manager (East) - Commercial Airconditioner Business

Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for business set-up for commercial air-conditioning business in eastern region with managing and monitoring the sales performance.
  • Develop Channel Partner and Sales Team with regular Product / Technical Training to improve the Retail and Projects Sales.
  • Managing the branch sales team for individual performances and dealer development for the SAC business generation.
  • Identify prospective institutional accounts from various sectors such as government and corporate and generate business from the existing, thereby achieve business targets.
  • Identify/network with channel partners; resulting in deeper market penetration and wider market reach.
  • Co-ordination with product team for new product line-up, price structure, monitor competitor pricing, forecast purchase plan, stock inventory control.
  • Formulate plan for brand development & product positioning with regular visits to Architects and HVAC Consultants.
  • Ensure target achievement through effective strategy implementation.
  • Prepare and maintain regular MIS Reports to provide feedback to the top management for effective rendering of services.

Product Manager (Sales Operations) - Airconditioner Group Business

Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2009 - 03.2013
  • Responsible for strengthening room air-conditioner and set-up for commercial air-conditioning business PAN India.
  • Planning new product line-up, price structure, monitor competitor pricing, forecast purchase plan, stock inventory control.
  • Development of Channel Partner and Sales Team with regular Product / Technical Training to improve the Retail and Projects Sales.
  • Managing the branch sales team across 16 branches for individual performances and dealer development for the business generation.
  • Identify prospective institutional accounts from various sectors such as government and corporate and generate business from the existing, thereby achieve business targets.
  • Identify/network with channel partners; resulting in deeper market penetration and wider market reach.
  • Formulate plan for brand development & product positioning with regular visits to Architects and HVAC Consultants.
  • Ensure target achievement through effective strategy implementation.
  • Prepare and maintain regular MIS Reports to provide feedback to the top management for effective rendering of services.

Area Manager-Room Airconditioner Division (NCR, West UP & Uttaranchal)

Blue Star Limited
02.2004 - 04.2009
  • Managed the branch sales operations with a team of 4 sales executives for the region, planned the marketing budget, setting up targets according to Market mapping, Inventory planning and aligning the other support functions.
  • Oversaw branch sales operations by managing a 4-member sales team.
  • Planned and executed marketing budget strategies by assessing the ongoing targets according to market mappings, inventory planning and the application and alignment of other support functions.

Manager - Operations

Contec Impex Pvt Ltd.
12.2000 - 01.2004

Responsible for branch operations for Hitachi Room Airconditioner Sales and Service with Showroom Management. Directed branch operations for Hitachi Room Airconditioner Sales, and improved Service Management, and overall Showroom Management process across the organization

Sales Executive

Orion Marketings
07.1998 - 11.2000

Business Development of Videocon and Bluestar Room Airconditioner across Delhi-NCR. Focused on generating business, improving market share and increasing sales through focused Business Development (Videocon, Bluestar Room Airconditioner) action planning across Delhi-NCR.

Education

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Punjab State Board Of Technical Education And Training
Chandigarh College Of Engineering & Technology
06-1998

Skills

  • Strategic sales and marketing
  • Retail operations
  • New business setup and development
  • Client relationship management
  • Branding
  • Dealer and channel management
  • Strategic business planning
  • Key account management
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Team management
  • Negotiation, pricing
  • Product and technical training
  • Profitability management
  • Operational budget management
  • Sales strategy implementation
  • Team leadership
  • Financial forecasting
  • Customer relationship management
  • HVAC project execution
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Negotiation skills
  • Quality assurance

Place

Lagos, Nigeria

Spouse

Mrs Pooja Khera, Home Maker

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

References

Available on request

Training

  • Technical Product training from Samsung, Seoul, South Korea, 2015
  • Technical Product training from Hitachi, New Delhi, India, 2020
  • Technical Product training from Haier, Qingdao, China, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Technical Product training from Blue Star, Gurgaon, India, 2005, 2007
  • Training on Corporate behaviour & email antiquates by Blue Star training team, Gurgaon, India, 2006

Professional Highlights

  • Led the establishment and growth of Pygar Group in Nigeria from a startup in 2017 to a leading HVAC&R company with an annual average turnover of $3 million and consistent bottom-line profitability of 12%, even during the COVID-19 period.
  • Successfully executed large-scale HVAC projects across Nigeria, including Faith Tabernacle Auditorium ($5.4 million), Oshodi Interchange Bus Terminals ($1.1 million), Sterling Bank Headquarters ($1.0 million), Seven-Up Bottling Company and TGI Group production lines ($2.0+ million combined), Retail installations for Shoprite and Hypercity ($1.0 million combined), Cold Chain Systems for Vees Fisheries ($1.3 million).
  • Scaled operations from scratch: Built a robust organizational structure from 5 initial employees to a team of 45 full-time and over 100 contractual staff, spanning sales, project execution, logistics, and after-sales service.
  • Pioneered service department independence: Developed a self-sustaining service team that now generates approximately 60% of its monthly expenses through internal revenue.
  • Strengthened industry partnerships with top global HVAC brands including Hitachi (Japan), Samsung (Korea), Bitzer (Germany), Kirloskar (India) and Edgetech (India), enhancing Pygar Group's product portfolio and market credibility.
  • Achieved rapid business success at Mstore Investments Ltd (Samsung Super Distributor in Nigeria) by establishing the commercial air-conditioning division and crossing the $1 million milestone with 15% net profitability within six months.
  • Drove expansion for Haier and Samsung in India, establishing commercial HVAC operations across East and North-East regions and securing 100% YoY growth in 2012.
  • Recognized for developing high-performance teams, delivering consistent growth in revenue and market share through strategic sales planning, operational excellence, and customer-centric service delivery.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: V9535224
  • Date of Birth: 11/10/77
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • Certified ASHRAE & ISHRAE member

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director

Pygar International Limited
09.2017 - Current

General Manager (Business Operations) - Commercial Airconditioner

Mstore Investments Limited (Midcom Group)
06.2015 - 08.2017

Regional Manager (East) - Commercial Airconditioner Business

Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 05.2015

Product Manager (Sales Operations) - Airconditioner Group Business

Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2009 - 03.2013

Area Manager-Room Airconditioner Division (NCR, West UP & Uttaranchal)

Blue Star Limited
02.2004 - 04.2009

Manager - Operations

Contec Impex Pvt Ltd.
12.2000 - 01.2004

Sales Executive

Orion Marketings
07.1998 - 11.2000

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Punjab State Board Of Technical Education And Training
ANIL KHERA