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HARI NARAYANAN

Dubai

Summary

Visionary business leader with 25+ years of experience driving multi-million-dollar growth in Tiles, Sanitaryware, and Building materials 10+ Exp in Market Expansion & Business Development in GCC, built high-performing distributor networks, securing high-value contracts across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia Adept at P&L management, strategic sales, market expansion, and high-impact leadership Trusted industry partner with top developers, contractors, and consultants such as Damac, Sobha, Azizi, Ellington, Emaar, and Bin Ghatti Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy – Generated over $400M+ in lifetime sales, leading expansion across projects, retail, and wholesale channels. Technology & Innovation – Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, digital marketing, and business analytics for data-driven decision-making High-Impact Team Leadership – Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of 25+ professionals, driving excellence and productivity.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

General Manager

KAJARIA INTERNATIONAL DMCC
Dubai
11.2022 - Current
  • Spearheading Kajaria (India’s #1 tile brand) and Kerovit (fastest-growing Sanitaryware brand) for the Middle East & Africa
  • Drove 40% revenue growth within the first year by expanding distributor networks and securing strategic partnerships
  • Strengthened brand positioning in the Gulf, engaging 250+ key industry players
  • Established new sales channels, optimizing B2B and B2C strategies
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, reducing costs by 15% through streamlined logistics and inventory planning.

General Manager

AQUAFORCE BUILDING MATERIALS TRADING
Dubai
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Scaled revenue from AED 8M to AED 28M in just three years, tripling the company’s market share
  • Expanded product portfolio by introducing 4+ new product categories, catering to evolving GCC construction trends
  • Led a team of 25+ professionals across sales, operations, and supply chain functions
  • Successfully launched PROPELAIR (UK), a leading water-saving toilet brand in the UAE market.

Sales & Marketing Manager

AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES
Dubai
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Secured major projects in UAE & Oman, expanding regional exports
  • Achieved 30% growth in porcelain tile sales by introducing new product innovations.

Head of Sales & Marketing

PORCELLAN TILES
Dubai
04.2016 - 10.2017
  • Managed an AED 142M portfolio, achieving 17% YoY revenue growth
  • Led successful product launches at international exhibitions (Big 5, Cersaie).

General Manager

UNIVERSAL BUILDING MATERIALS CO. LTD
Riyadh
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed a 105M SAR business across plumbing, drainage, flow control, and pipe support systems
  • Built relationships with top-tier developers and contractors in Saudi Arabia.,

General Manager

Sicagen India Limited
Chennai

Led an $80M business across 9 states.

General Manager

Parryware Roca India
Chennai
  • Managed a $50M business in 6 states.

Senior Manager

Royal Enfield Limited
Chennai
  • Led business expansion in Europe, North America & Asia.

Assistant Manager

Blue Star Limited
  • Developed international markets for Refrigeration & HVAC solutions.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sales & Marketing

TSM, Madurai
01.1996 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

DKTE Textile And Engineering Institute
Shivaji University
01.1992 - 01.1996

Skills

  • ERP & CRM: SAP

  • ERP & CRM: Microsoft Dynamics

  • ERP & CRM: Salesforce

  • Digital Marketing

  • Business Analytics

  • Green Building

  • LEED-Compliant Products

  • P&L

  • Supply Chain Optimization

Additional Leadership Roles

  • General Manager, Sicagen India, Led an $80M business across 9 states.
  • General Manager, Parryware Roca India, Managed a $50M business in 6 states.
  • Senior Manager – Exports, Royal Enfield, Led business expansion in Europe, North America & Asia.
  • Assistant Manager – Exports, Blue Star Limited, Developed international markets for Refrigeration & HVAC solutions.

Technical And Industry Skills

  • ERP & CRM: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
  • Digital Marketing & Business Analytics
  • Green Building & LEED-Compliant Products
  • P&L & Supply Chain Optimization

Resident Status

UAE Resident

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Driving License: UAE, Oman, Saudi

Executive Summary - Summary

Visionary business leader with 25+ years of experience driving multi-million-dollar growth in tiles, sanitaryware, and building materials. 10+ Exp in Market Expansion & Business Development in GCC, built high-performing distributor networks, securing high-value contracts across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Adept at P&L management, strategic sales, market expansion, and high-impact leadership. Trusted industry partner with top developers, contractors, and consultants such as Damac, Sobha, Azizi, Ellington, Emaar, and Bin Ghatti. Revenue Growth & Sales Strategy – Generated over $400M+ in lifetime sales, leading expansion across projects, retail, and wholesale channels. Technology & Innovation – Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, digital marketing, and business analytics for data-driven decision-making. High-Impact Team Leadership – Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of 25+ professionals, driving excellence and productivity.

Interests

Quizzing, Motorsport, Badminton

Timeline

General Manager

KAJARIA INTERNATIONAL DMCC
11.2022 - Current

General Manager

AQUAFORCE BUILDING MATERIALS TRADING
09.2019 - 10.2022

Sales & Marketing Manager

AL ANWAR CERAMIC TILES
11.2017 - 08.2019

Head of Sales & Marketing

PORCELLAN TILES
04.2016 - 10.2017

General Manager

UNIVERSAL BUILDING MATERIALS CO. LTD
06.2014 - 02.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sales & Marketing

TSM, Madurai
01.1996 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

DKTE Textile And Engineering Institute
01.1992 - 01.1996

General Manager

Sicagen India Limited

General Manager

Parryware Roca India

Senior Manager

Royal Enfield Limited

Assistant Manager

Blue Star Limited
HARI NARAYANAN