Devendra Patil

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About Devendra Patil

I’ve helped shape delivery models for Fortune 500s, advised CXOs on cost optimization, and built high-performing teams across retail, merchandising, and supply chain. I bridge the gap between category strategy and enterprise transformation. From setting up 70+ member GCCs & COE to delivering $5M+ in savings through automation and analytics, I work at the intersection of insight, innovation, and scale. Currently, I lead program delivery and product strategy at Advatix, driving GenAI innovation, GTM planning, and operational frameworks for clients across telecom, retail, and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industries. Previously, I’ve held category leadership and transformation roles at General Mills and PepsiCo, delivering measurable outcomes across markets and business units: ‣ Delivered $2.5M+ in new revenue by scaling AI/ML-based GTM strategies across multiple retail clients. ‣ Reduced shelf execution time by 30% and improved compliance through ML automation in NAR market. ‣ Built and scaled global category teams from scratch, achieving delivery maturity across LATAM, EuAU, and Asia. ‣ Drove $5M+ in cost savings through centralized analytics hubs and automated dashboards. ‣ Rolled out GenAI-powered learning and support platforms, reducing support load by 40%: ‣ Scaling GCCs and capability hubs aligned with global growth roadmaps. ‣ Driving category and retail transformation using AI, predictive analytics, and agile delivery. ‣ Structuring GTM and pricing strategies that link products to measurable outcomes. ‣ Building CoEs and operating models that scale across markets and verticals. ‣ Bridging business goals with tech solutions in merchandising, planning, and supply chain. Let’s connect if you’re building what’s next in retail, supply chain, or analytics—especially if it needs to scale across markets.