MUMBAI, INDIA — Indian ecommerce furniture and home decor company Pepperfry announced the appointment of Inderniel Shivdasani as Head of Strategy and Investor Relations.
Inderniel brings over 13 years of experience in finance, strategy, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions, having held leadership roles at prominent consumer tech and healthcare companies. Most recently, he was Director of Corporate Strategy at Cleartrip, playing a key role in the company’s 100% acquisition by Flipkart in 2021. He also served as the Chief of Staff at Manipal Health Enterprises, spearheading strategy, expansion, and business analysis initiatives.
As Head of Strategy and Investor Relations, Inderniel will communicate Pepperfry’s journey and future plans to the investor community while leveraging the company’s strengths to drive profitable growth.
Ashish Shah, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pepperfry, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Inderniel to the Pepperfry team. His in-depth knowledge and expertise in managing investor relations, strategy, and financial reporting, combined with his proven track record of success in scaling businesses, makes him an asset to our organization. We are confident that he will play a pivotal role in driving Pepperfry’s future growth and success.”
Inderniel shared, “I am excited to join Pepperfry at this pivotal moment in the company’s journey. As the category creator of the organized furniture and home decor market in India, Pepperfry has been instrumental in driving the growth of this industry. It is a leading player in the rapidly expanding online furniture and home décor market, and I look forward to working with the team to enhance its investor relations strategy and drive the company’s continued success.”
Inderniel holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai, and an MBA from T.A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Inderniel balances his professional acumen with a passion for adventure, travel, and sports. His pursuits range from adrenaline-fueled activities like cliff and bungee jumping to challenging road trips. He also enjoys playing sports or running on the beach.
