Harshit Shimpley

Harshit Shimpley has extensive work experience in the electronics and retail industry. Harshit started their career as an Assistant Manager at DHL worldwide in 1996. From 1998 to 2006, they worked at Jumbo Electronics Company Limited, where they served as the Head of Retail Network Management and Customer Centricity. During this time, they were responsible for strategic planning, new store development, and sales operations.

In 2007, Shimpley joined Xcite by Alghanim Electronics as the National Head for Xcite India, a startup venture that specialized in large-format retail in electronics, telecom, IT, and home appliances. After the takeover of Xcite by ESSAR Retail, Shimpley successfully managed and expanded the business, overseeing seven stores across major Indian cities.

From 2010 to 2012, Shimpley served as the Regional Business Head for North India Operations at The MobileStore Limited, where they led the number one region with 200 medium stores and five large-format electronics stores across six states. Harshit was responsible for the P&L leadership and overall business functions.

In 2012, Shimpley joined Al-Futtaim as a Senior Divisional Manager, responsible for the Retail, Corporate Sales, and Watches Division. Harshit led these divisions to achieve profitability by exceeding budgeted profits. Brands under their responsibility included Panasonic, Aftron, Black & Decker, Raymond Weil, Alba, Westar, and Esprit.

From 2016 to 2018, Shimpley worked at LuLu Group International as the Regional Head for OGCC Sands Distribution, overseeing operations in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. Harshit managed a high-volume distribution business worth $100 million USD and was responsible for P&L accountability across various channels.

Since 2018, Shimpley has been working at Muscat Electronics LLC as the Country Head of ME MACE. In this role, they oversee the strategy and business P&L of two electronics and home appliances companies under the AYG Group. Harshit'sresponsibilities include overall strategy, distribution and project sales, retail, e-commerce, business development, projects, installation, and service. Harshit manages a team of 150 sales, service, and installation staff and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Harshit Shimpley began their education in 1985 at SSS Sector X, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study. After completing their secondary education, they attended Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology from 1989 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Harshit then pursued further education at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) from 1994 to 1996, earning a Master's degree in Marketing (MMS). In 2018, Harshit Shimpley attended the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore for executive education in Strategy & Leadership. Finally, in 2020, they returned to the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore for executive education in Advanced Digital Marketing.