RKRam Krishna Kumar
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A Journey Across Strategy,
Finance, Business Building &
Execution.

My professional experience spans financial services, management consulting, consumer businesses and automotive technology, combining structured problem-solving with hands-on execution and business building.

Professional Journey

Red Fort Capital

Red Fort Capital
Finance Company
Private Limited

Vice President |
Business Leadership &
Financial Services

At Red Fort Capital, an RBI-registered NBFC, I served as Vice President, leading the business end to end and overseeing business strategy, financial performance, lending operations and institutional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & CONTRIBUTIONS
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Business Leadership & Growth

Led strategy and execution, scaled revenue by 3x and strengthened profitability.

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Lending & Credit

Led secured MSME lending and invoice discounting, with a focus on underwriting and portfolio quality.

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Team & Organisational Development

Led cross-functional teams, built distribution capabilities and established scalable processes.

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Fundraising & Institutional Relationships

Led institutional fundraising, built lender partnerships and supported capital planning.

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Financial & Operational Management

Oversaw financial planning, performance monitoring and operational efficiency.

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Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Strategy & Analytics

Worked on a strategic initiative for a major steel company’s sponge iron plant, engaging with CXO-level stakeholders to improve operational performance.

  • Managed CXO-level client stakeholders on a strategic performance-improvement initiative.
  • Applied advanced analytics and machine learning for throughput optimisation.
  • Developed predictive models and analytical frameworks for actionable recommendations.
  • Built a data-driven raw material decision framework.
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Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Fabric Care | Operations & Supply Chain

Worked on end-to-end synchronisation, changeover strategy and SKU prioritisation across planning, manufacturing and packing.

  • Achieved ₹4.8 crore inventory reduction through an end-to-end synchronisation framework.
  • Reduced warehouse costs by ₹13 lakh (40%).
  • Achieved 75% reduction in changeover time.
  • Improved process reliability and reduced changeovers through SKU dedication.
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Hero MotoCorp

Team Manager | Manufacturing & Operations

Worked in manufacturing operations, driving production improvement, workforce development, cost optimisation, quality and plant reliability.

  • Increased production output from 1,200 to 2,700 units per day (+125%).
  • Led a team of 35+ members and delivered 360+ hours of training.
  • Reduced vendor rejection by 64%, generating approximately ₹70 lakh annual savings.
  • Achieved 100% preventive maintenance compliance and reduced downtime by 60%.

CarDr.com

Automotive Technology | Vehicle Diagnostics & Used-Car Ecosystem

My association with CarDr.com broadened my exposure to automotive technology and its applications in the used-car ecosystem.

  • Vehicle diagnostics and automotive technology.
  • Technology-led solutions for the used-car ecosystem.
  • Application of vehicle diagnostics in used-car financing.
  • Connecting technology, vehicle information and financial services.

Experience Across Key Business Functions

↗Business Strategy & Growth
◉Financial Planning & Management
▤Secured Lending & Credit
♧Fundraising & Institutional Relationships
⇄Business Development & Distribution
◇Portfolio & Risk Management
⚙Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
⌘Data Analytics & Process Optimisation
▣Technology-led Business Applications

Building Businesses. Scaling Growth. Creating Value.

I bring together strategic thinking, financial understanding and execution experience to help organisations strengthen performance and pursue sustainable growth.

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