Saurav Kabra

Director @ Aludecor

About

I am a business leader and innovator in the facade and building materials industry, currently serving as Director at Aludecor – Metal Composite Panels, one of India’s most trusted names in architectural cladding solutions. Over the past decade, I’ve combined technical expertise, design innovation, and business strategy to introduce pioneering products and systems that have reshaped the ACP industry in India. Some of my key contributions include: • Establishing Aludecor’s Design & Application Department (2016), bridging the gap between architects, fabricators, and product innovation. • Launching Aludecor Systems (2017), a dry wall ACP system designed for efficiency, aesthetics, and durability. • Pioneering 3D ACP Designs (2018), opening new creative possibilities for architects and fabricators. • Introducing Aludecor Blind Rivets (2019), tailored for timber-finish ACP applications. • Driving BIM integration to support complex ACP installations and enhance collaboration with clients and consultants. Beyond product innovation, I work closely with clients, channel partners, and sales teams to build product-market fit, drive adoption, and strengthen customer trust. My role blends R&D, business development, and strategic leadership, ensuring that every innovation translates into long-term growth for the company and value for our customers. Earlier in my career, I spent 5 years in mobile app development, leading projects from design to deployment with a focus on UI/UX, iOS development (Objective-C, XCode, iPhone SDK), and agile delivery. This background sharpened my problem-solving skills, project execution discipline, and innovation mindset—all of which I now bring to the building materials sector. 🔹 Core Strengths: Product Innovation | Facade Systems | Business Development | Client Relationship Management | BIM & Design Solutions | Strategic Leadership 🔹 Industries: Building Materials | Architecture & Design | Façade Engineering | Technology I am passionate about shaping the future of facades in India—merging aesthetics with technology, and enabling sustainable, cutting-edge building solutions.

Country

India

City

Kolkata

Industry

Building Materials

Skill

JavaScript, Android, XML, Objective-C, iOS, Xcode, iPhone Application Development, Swift, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Build Automation, HTML, Agile Methodologies, AutoCAD, Facade Design, aluminum composite panel, Building Materials, Software Development, Oracle, Business Management

Experience

Director

Aludecor

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

My Current role is overseeing and managing company’s sales team, strategy, and operations to achieve revenue and growth objectives. Below are key responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning • Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives. • Identify target markets, customer segments, and growth opportunities. • Set long-term and short-term sales goals and forecasts. 2. Team Leadership and Management • Recruit, train, and mentor high-performing sales teams. • Establish clear performance expectations and KPIs for team members. • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. 3. Sales Performance and Revenue Growth • Monitor sales performance against targets and take corrective actions when needed. • Drive efforts to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share. • Implement best practices to optimize the sales process and cycle. 4. Client Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners. • Oversee negotiations and secure high-value deals or partnerships. • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings. 5. Market Analysis and Forecasting • Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs. • Use data analytics to inform decisions and improve sales strategies. • Forecast sales performance and adjust plans to meet changing conditions. 6. Collaboration Across Departments • Work closely with marketing to align on lead generation, branding, and campaigns. • Partner with product teams to ensure customer feedback informs product development. • Coordinate with finance to manage budgets and set pricing strategies. 7. Reporting and Communication • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on sales performance and key initiatives. • Develop detailed sales reports and present them to stakeholders. • Ensure clear communication across the sales team and other departments.

AVP-Strategy-Marketing & Sales

Aludecor

2020-8 - 2022-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

AGM - Design & Application

Aludecor

2018-12 - 2020-8 · 1 yr 9 mos

New Delhi Area, India

Manager - Design & Application

Aludecor

2015-12 - 2018-12 · 3 yrs 1 mo

New Delhi Area, India

Mobile Application Developer - Apple Garage

IBM

2014-8 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 4 mos

Bengaluru Area, India

- Application Development for APPLE+IBM partnership - Worked on Swift - Learned and guided team on newer API's and swift capabilities

Individual Contributor

Servion Global Solutions

2013-5 - 2014-7 · 1 yr 3 mos

Chennai Area, India

- Worked for Servion Client - Avaya - Only developer and successfully created and deployed Avaya Mobile Activity Assistant App in Android and iOS. - Closely worked with API integration and web portal team for creating end-end solution.

Technical Consultant

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

2011-9 - 2013-5 · 1 yr 9 mos

In HP I started my career as an Intern, then started working as full time employee of HP. In HP I was part of time which developed awesome iPhone/iPad apps, I developed many Enterprise apps, and two apps is in apple app store. I also developed apps for android and cross platform using Phonegap. I also attended training of Sybase Unified Platform(SUP). I am crazy about creating mobile apps, in coming month few of my apps are going to come in app store which I developed in my free time as freelancer.