Leadership
Vinod K Meena
Entrepreneur | Strategic Advisor
Vinod is a seasoned professional with a diverse range of experience across multiple industries and geographies. His impressive career spans roles in business technology implementation, financial advisory, and business finance, showcasing his versatility and expertise.
Vinod began his career with Deloitte, where he excelled in business technology implementation and leveraged technology to drive efficiency and innovation within businesses of US based clients.
Later, Vinod joined Nomura as part of the financial advisory team specializing in capital markets and fixed income sales. During his tenure, he authored discussion papers on Corporate Bond Markets in India during Japan-India Financial Collaboration meets in 2016 and 2017.
Vinod's career trajectory took a pivotal turn when he joined the unicorn startup Oyo Hotels and Homes. Working closely with the global CFO, Vinod led multiple high-impact projects before taking charge of the business finance function for Oyo's Brazil and Mexico operations. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he automated the boleto-based reconciliation system in Brazil, reducing the monthly reconciliation time from five days to just two hours. This achievement underscores his ability to drive operational excellence through innovative solutions.
As an entrepreneur, Vinod has extensive experience in scaling companies from initial stages to 10x growth. His deep expertise in finance, sales, marketing, and negotiations has been instrumental in building sustainable business models and achieving long-term strategic market positioning.