Abhay Batra

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Co-Founder at Clovia Lingerie

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Abhay Batra is the Co-founder and CFO of Clovia, overseeing finance, supply chain, and operations. A Chartered Accountant, hes been recognized with awards like BW Retails 40 under 40 and CIIs Leading MSME CFO of the Year 2022. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, business-oriented professional and a go-getter.

Outside of work, Abhay is a trained Hindustani classical vocalist. He enjoys a diverse range of music, including 70s/80s rock, grunge, jazz, and Sufi house. He is also a certified PADI Open Water Diver and a fan of Chelsea Football Club and the Indian National Football Team.

Unique fact: Despite his finance background, Abhay is a trained classical singer.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

D2C Brand Scaling
As Co-founder of a major D2C brand, he frequently discusses strategies for growth, supply chain efficiency, and enhancing customer experience in the direct-to-consumer space.
Supply Chain Operations
His role at Clovia explicitly includes leading supply-chain and operations, building on experience from previous roles in risk consulting and manufacturing.
MSME Finance
He was named the "Leading MSME CFO of the Year" in 2022 by the Confederation of Indian Industry, highlighting his expertise in financial management for mid-sized enterprises.

Media Appearances

Clovia Lingerie Appoints Abhay Batra As Chief Financial Officer. Featured in BusinessWorld

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Work History

1-2016
Co-Founder at Clovia Lingerie
10-2012 - 1-2016
Chief Accounting & Corporate Controller at MMTC-PAMP India Private Limited
1-2012 - 10-2012
Consultant Incharge at Protiviti
1-2007 - 12-2011
Senior Associate at Batra Harish & Co.

Education

2006 - 2010
Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2006 - 2009
B.Com.(H) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

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Exp : 19 Location : New Delhi, Delhi, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder at Clovia Lingerie
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Insights For Selling To Abhay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abhay is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abhay

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abhay move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Abhay take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Abhay

Personality Compatibility


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