Neha Suresh Lekkala

• Recognized as one of India’s fastest-growing healthcare startups by the Government of India’s All India Achiever's Awards under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative. • Lead Mega Medicals, ranked among India’s Top 10 Retail Pharmacies by India’s Pharma Outlook Magazine, generating $5.9M+ annual revenue, managing a 500+ member workforce, and serving 200,000+ customers monthly. • Spearheaded expansion from 2 to 3 company-owned stores and launched a franchise model projected to add 7+ new outlets annually across major Indian cities. • Introduced India’s first medicine-strip recycling program with reward points for patients and by transforming the business into a fully sustainable enterprise, achieving zero-plastic, 100% biodegradable retail operations. • Scaled offerings to 35,000+ product brands and implemented sustainable supply chain systems, improving affordability and accessibility for millions of customers.

• Contributed to one of EY’s largest Workforce Management transformations for a Fortune 100 global food and beverage conglomerate, driving a USD 200M operational overhaul across Europe. • Spearheaded end-to-end Workforce Management (WFM) system design and implementation, improving efficiency, scheduling accuracy, and workforce productivity for over 150,000 employees. • Led multi-country stakeholder workshops across Spain, Portugal, and Belgium to align business requirements, streamline communication, and ensure smooth pre-activation and deployment phases. • Optimized data migration and rationalization, reducing processing time by 30% through automation and structured data mapping across 700+ production sites. • Developed a comprehensive configuration framework for migration, standardizing system setup and eliminating redundancies in legacy workflows. • Introduced agile frameworks such as MoSCoW and Circles to prioritize user needs and improve turnaround time, achieving a 15% faster project delivery cycle. • Designed an internal project management SaaS prototype using Microsoft Power Apps and Balsamiq, enhancing global visibility, coordination, and workflow efficiency. • Received direct recognition from EY leadership for exceptional ownership, delivery excellence, and a solution-driven approach.

• Co-founded and established one of Andhra Pradesh’s largest pharmaceutical retail chains, achieving $3.9M in revenue within 18 months and employing 100+ pharmacists and staff. • Opened 2 large-format stores (8,000 sq. ft. each) serving 36,000+ recurring monthly customers across 6+ healthcare and wellness categories. • Enabled access to affordable healthcare by offering wholesale pricing to retail customers, building strong community trust and brand reputation. • Designed and launched monthly medicine subscription and membership programs (82K+ cards issued), improving retention and driving 29% annual growth. • Led 32+ medical camps and free health check-up drives, impacting 100+ patients weekly and strengthening Mega Medicals’ reputation for community-centric service.

• Served as Managing Director and Board Member across several of VIT’s top business and technical organizations, including the Entrepreneurial Cell, IEEE MTTS, Red Ribbon Club, and others. • Played a key role in driving innovation, leadership development, and community initiatives through multi-domain collaboration and high-impact student projects. • Actively participated in sports and earned multiple awards for excellence in academics and extracurricular activities, reflecting leadership, balance, and versatility.

School Achievements & Extracurricular Excellence • Represented school in South Zone Basketball and Hockey Tournaments for 5 consecutive years, consistently performing at a top level. • Secured 3rd position in South Zone Hockey Tournament, 2014, and received multiple accolades in school-level and inter-school sports competitions. • Earned numerous awards for excellence in sports and extracurricular activities, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and dedication. • Recognized for 100% attendance and other academic achievements, reflecting discipline, commitment, and reliability.