Nadir Dhrolia

Managing Director @ Lykis Limited

About

I am an international business leader with over three decades of experience building and scaling export-focused FMCG and cosmetics operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. As Managing Director of Lykis (India Business), I architected export expansion into 30+ countries, restructured supply chains to improve margins by up to 18%, and built cross-border operational frameworks across India, UAE, Africa, and China. My core expertise includes: • International market entry strategy • Export house operations & compliance • Global sourcing & manufacturing negotiation • Distribution network scaling • Cost optimization & working capital control • Emerging market expansion I specialize in converting regional businesses into scalable international export platforms. Open to strategic partnerships, international distribution alliances, and advisory opportunities within global trade and FMCG sectors.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Risk Mitigation & Currency Exposure Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Channel Strategy, Global Business Strategy & Expansion

Experience

Managing Director

Lykis Limited

2006 - Present · 20 yrs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Lead strategic direction and full P&L management for FMCG and cosmetics export operations with a strong international footprint. Strategic Impact: - Expanded export operations to 30+ countries across Africa, Middle East, and emerging markets - Built and optimized a cross-border supply chain model, reducing procurement and logistics costs by 15–18% - Developed international distributor networks across traditional and modern trade channels - Negotiated global sourcing agreements with manufacturers in China and international markets - Launched multiple SKUs tailored for international consumer demand - Strengthened global revenue streams through a structured export strategy - Directed national marketing initiatives to increase brand penetration in overseas markets - Led cross-functional teams across India, the UAE, Africa, and China - Positioned the company as a competitive export house within the FMCG and cosmetics categories

Business Partner

BNB GROUP DRC

2002 - 2006 · 4 yrs

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Managed commodity sourcing and cross-border trade operations across African and Middle Eastern markets. - Identified high-margin trading opportunities in emerging markets - Developed trade corridors to improve delivery efficiency - Established long-term supplier and buyer partnerships - Conducted market-entry assessments for new regions

Forex Operations

Lakshmi SPRL

1989 - 2002 · 13 yrs

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Built foundational expertise in foreign exchange compliance and financial documentation within African markets. - Managed forex documentation and regulatory compliance - Coordinated with financial institutions and government authorities - Developed a strong understanding of African financial ecosystems