Sukanta Das

Sukanta Das has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sukanta currently holds the position of EVP & Business Head - Gujarat at Vodafone Idea Limited, a role they started in September 2023. Prior to this, they served as EVP & Business Head - East at the same company from January 2022 to August 2023.

Before joining Vodafone Idea Limited, Sukanta Das was the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Firefox Bikes Pvt. Ltd. from October 2019 to January 2022. During their tenure, they successfully transformed the company into the top premium bicycle brand in India, achieving significant growth in turnover and EBIDTA. Sukanta also led the digital transformation for HMC group, building a direct-to-consumer organization.

Sukanta Das also has previous experience with Vodafone, where they held the position of Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing from May 2015 to August 2018. Sukanta was responsible for driving sales and marketing strategies for the company.

Prior to Vodafone, they worked as the General Manager - West at CEAT Tyres Limited from January 2013 to May 2015. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing complete commercial operations, including sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, service, and HR.

Sukanta Das began their career at Eveready Industries India Ltd in June 2007, where they served as the Corporate Manager - Marketing, Battery Business. Sukanta held this position until January 2013, where they were responsible for the P&L of the battery marketing division.

Sukanta'scareer started at ITC Limited, where they worked as an Area Manager from December 2001 to May 2007.

Overall, Sukanta Das has extensive experience in senior leadership roles, driving business growth and transformation in various industries.

Sukanta Das has a diverse education history. In 2022, they completed a program on Business in the Metaverse Economy at Wharton Executive Education. Prior to that, in 2017, they pursued Executive Education at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. In the same year, they also studied Digital Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Sukanta holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the New Delhi Institute of Management, which they earned between 1999 and 2001. Sukanta obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Economics (Honours) from the University of Calcutta from 1995 to 1998. Sukanta's education journey began in 1992 with a Higher Secondary qualification from Cotton College State University. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Business in the Metaverse Economy from Wharton Online in 2022.