Anubhav Gupta: Leveraging His Expertise To Create Unique Operational Model For Sustained Growth
Anubhav Gupta
Chief Strategy Officer
In an exclusive interview with CEO Insights, Anubhav talks more about his professional journey and the unique business operations of APL Apollo.
Can you talk more about your professional experience?
I started my career in investment banking in 2008 after I finished my MBA, and over the years, I have been able to understand a lot about the industry and got to know more about the business models of various companies. At the same time, I was also able to get in touch with various promoters and learn from their experiences. After eleven years as an investment banker, I decided to move to the corporate side and got an opportunity to work for APL Apollo.
Why did you choose to build a career in the business strategy domain? And what made you choose APL Apollo?
I was tracking APL Apollo even during my investment banking days
and I liked their business model. I was excited to see the company’s growth from its humble beginnings to where they are now.I saw immense potential in the business and this attracted me to join this company. And in the role of a business strategist, I was confident that I could not only help the company expand their horizons, but also streamline their business operations.
Can you talk more about APL Apollo and its market position?
We are a very dynamic organization and the whole focus is to aim for consistent improvement and to become the No.1 in the industry.Our drive for constant innovation is one thing that we always prioritize on and this has helped us to strive for sustained success in the industry.
We are the most profitable company in our market segment in India and this also help us to reinvest the money into our business and by doing that grow even more. We are constantly streamlining our operations so that we can offer the best value for money products to our clients and by doing that not just create but also maintain an impressive clientele.
What is your success mantra? How are you helping APL Apollo to be successful in the industry?
Things that I have followed in my career is learn on the job, be flexible, and be always open to learn and unlearn. Then, I ensure that I do my things in a focused manner in order to get the best results and finally, all my energy goes towards achieving the goals that I have set. Apart from all this, what helped me to strive for sustained success in my career is the fact that I love my work and I enjoy doing this.
For APL Apollo, I believe that product placement is crucial for our success and after analyzing the market landscape, we have come-up
Things that I have followed in my career is learn on the job, be flexible, and be always open to learn and unlearn
Can you talk more about APL Apollo and its market position?
We are a very dynamic organization and the whole focus is to aim for consistent improvement and to become the No.1 in the industry.Our drive for constant innovation is one thing that we always prioritize on and this has helped us to strive for sustained success in the industry.
We are the most profitable company in our market segment in India and this also help us to reinvest the money into our business and by doing that grow even more. We are constantly streamlining our operations so that we can offer the best value for money products to our clients and by doing that not just create but also maintain an impressive clientele.
What is your success mantra? How are you helping APL Apollo to be successful in the industry?
Things that I have followed in my career is learn on the job, be flexible, and be always open to learn and unlearn. Then, I ensure that I do my things in a focused manner in order to get the best results and finally, all my energy goes towards achieving the goals that I have set. Apart from all this, what helped me to strive for sustained success in my career is the fact that I love my work and I enjoy doing this.
For APL Apollo, I believe that product placement is crucial for our success and after analyzing the market landscape, we have come-up
with unique strategies to ensure optimal product placement. And, we also ensure that all our stakeholders are taken care of so that we can work on the holistic development of our company. Apart from that, we are a very environment conscious business and sustainability is a top priority for us. Recently,I have also started working on digitalizing of our entire operations, and this can help us to remain competitive in the industry.
How did APL Apollo negate the adverse side effects caused by the pandemic?
We had plans set in place to reduce our expenses and optimize our operations. We were also preparing plans to gain back the sales volume as soon as the market reopened. So, by cutting unwanted slack and streamlining our business operations, we were able to avoid the brunt of the economic impact caused by the pandemic. More importantly, we gave extra effort to ensure the safety of our employees, and this helped us to carry on with our operations without facing any major issues.
Can you elaborate more on the future plans of APL Apollo?
We are operating in a very dynamic market segment and there are lots of internal & external factors that impact a business. So, we want to continue be a resilient organization that can move forward negating all the challenges that may come our way. Also, we are trend setters in the industry and we have come-up with innovations that have revolutionized the entire industry. Going forward, we want to continue doing this and always remain on top of our game.
Anubhav Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer, APL Apollo
This pioneering professional has been coming up with revolutionary ideas to take his company forward. And for his contri butions, Anubhav has been awarded on numerous occasions including being recognized as Top rated Asia Money Mid Cap Analyst for three years, and Top 10 Business Chief Strategy Analyst, to name a few
How did APL Apollo negate the adverse side effects caused by the pandemic?
We had plans set in place to reduce our expenses and optimize our operations. We were also preparing plans to gain back the sales volume as soon as the market reopened. So, by cutting unwanted slack and streamlining our business operations, we were able to avoid the brunt of the economic impact caused by the pandemic. More importantly, we gave extra effort to ensure the safety of our employees, and this helped us to carry on with our operations without facing any major issues.
Can you elaborate more on the future plans of APL Apollo?
We are operating in a very dynamic market segment and there are lots of internal & external factors that impact a business. So, we want to continue be a resilient organization that can move forward negating all the challenges that may come our way. Also, we are trend setters in the industry and we have come-up with innovations that have revolutionized the entire industry. Going forward, we want to continue doing this and always remain on top of our game.
Anubhav Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer, APL Apollo
This pioneering professional has been coming up with revolutionary ideas to take his company forward. And for his contri butions, Anubhav has been awarded on numerous occasions including being recognized as Top rated Asia Money Mid Cap Analyst for three years, and Top 10 Business Chief Strategy Analyst, to name a few