BHIVE ropes in Venkatesh Shenoy as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead Managed Office and Enterprise Coworking Operations

23 Sep 2024 CW Team

An alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Shenoy’s educational credentials and industry insights make him a valuable asset to BHIVE’s leadership team.

In his new role, Shenoy will focus on enhancing BHIVE's operational strategies and expanding its footprint across India. His appointment comes at a time when BHIVE is poised for ambitious expansion, aiming to become one of the most admired real estate companies in the country.

"BHIVE is at an inflexion point of massive growth and scale-up," said Venkatesh. "I am excited to join BHIVE and contribute to the company's mission to be one of the most loved and admired real estate companies in India. I look forward to collaborating with Shesh, the senior management, and the talented team to expand the company footprint and deliver best-in-class services to our customers."

Shesh Rao Paplikar, the Founder and CEO of BHIVE stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Venkatesh to our leadership team. His extensive experience in operations and supply chain management will be invaluable as we continue to scale our operations and enhance our service delivery. His strategic insights and strong leadership will be critical in driving our next phase of growth at BHIVE, towards listing publicly."

With Venkatesh Shenoy’s magnitude of experience in Operations for publicly listed companies on board along with the other leaders, BHIVE is well-positioned to strengthen its market presence and achieve its growth ambitions, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional workspace solutions with operational excellence.

BHIVE, one of India’s pioneers in providing managed office spaces and enterprise coworking solutions, has announced Venkatesh Shenoy as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With a robust career spanning over 18 years in operations and supply chain management, Shenoy is set to steer BHIVE through its next phase of growth and expansion. Venkatesh brings a wealth of experience from leading roles in both corporate and startup environments. Shenoy served a long stint at Delhivery as the Senior Director and South India Operations Head, playing a pivotal role in overseeing significant growth and improving operational efficiency in the region for the successfully publicly listed company. His most recent position was as the Vice President of Operations at Ecom Express, where he played a critical role in scaling operational capabilities. His career also includes over a decade of impactful contributions to Bajaj Auto and the RPG Group.An alumnus of prestigious institutions like the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Shenoy’s educational credentials and industry insights make him a valuable asset to BHIVE’s leadership team.In his new role, Shenoy will focus on enhancing BHIVE's operational strategies and expanding its footprint across India. His appointment comes at a time when BHIVE is poised for ambitious expansion, aiming to become one of the most admired real estate companies in the country.BHIVE is at an inflexion point of massive growth and scale-up, said Venkatesh. I am excited to join BHIVE and contribute to the company's mission to be one of the most loved and admired real estate companies in India. I look forward to collaborating with Shesh, the senior management, and the talented team to expand the company footprint and deliver best-in-class services to our customers.Shesh Rao Paplikar, the Founder and CEO of BHIVE stated, We are thrilled to welcome Venkatesh to our leadership team. His extensive experience in operations and supply chain management will be invaluable as we continue to scale our operations and enhance our service delivery. His strategic insights and strong leadership will be critical in driving our next phase of growth at BHIVE, towards listing publicly.With Venkatesh Shenoy’s magnitude of experience in Operations for publicly listed companies on board along with the other leaders, BHIVE is well-positioned to strengthen its market presence and achieve its growth ambitions, continuing its commitment to delivering exceptional workspace solutions with operational excellence.

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