Kalidas Pramanik

I am currently serving as the President of Sales, Logistics at MP Birla. With over 28 years of enriched experience in sales, marketing, and logistics within the fertilizer, cement, and dry cell industries, I have consistently delivered exceptional results. Previously, I held the position of Executive Vice President of Sales ,Marketing and logistics at Coromandel International Limited, a Murugappa operating group company with a turnover of more than Rs 45000 crore. I successfully led revenue generation, market share expansion, product portfolio management, cash flow optimization, digitization adoption, and last-mile delivery at the most cost-effective sourcing points, while prioritizing people development. Prior to my role at Coromandel International Limited, I served as the Director of Sales at ACC Limited, a group company of Holcim, the world's second-largest cement company. Leading a diverse team of 270 professionals across various functions, my primary focus was on maximizing EBITDA through market share growth, price optimization, and cost management. I also excelled in nurturing talent and fostering innovation within the organization to fulfill our commitments to stakeholders. My specialties include channel development, brand launching and equity development, logistics optimization, people development, and cross-functional coordination. I am renowned for driving innovation in sales and marketing processes and implementing effective CRM strategies.