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  • Duroflex appoints Girish Appu as chief operating officer

    Duroflex appoints Girish Appu as chief operating officer

    Mumbai: Duroflex, a leader in the sleep solutions category, has announced the appointment of Girish Appu as its chief operating officer (COO). This strategic move is a step towards Duroflex’s ongoing mission to boost its operational capabilities and enhance its position as a pioneer in the industry.

    With a distinguished career spanning over 29 years in Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations across diverse industries, Girish brings to Duroflex a wealth of knowledge. His background in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive Master’s degree from IIM Kozhikode have honed his expertise in process optimization, strategic automation, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Girish previously served as the executive director of manufacturing and supply chain at 3M India, amassing an impeccable portfolio. His prior experience also includes working across sectors such as automotive, electronics, industrial, Chemical, Consumer, and Medical Devices & Drugs.

    With a strong track record of operational leadership, Girish Appu is set to spearhead Duroflex’s efforts to streamline processes, drive innovation, and ensure the delivery of consistent quality to its customers.  In his role as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Girish assumes responsibility for the oversight of the entire Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations of the Duroflex. His role involves shaping operational strategies in close partnership with Business Heads and optimizing systems and processes.

    Commenting on his appointment, Duroflex CMD Mathew Chandy said, “We are delighted to have Girish join our team and be part of our growth journey. We have aggressive plans, and his expertise will help to elevate our operations, drive efficiency, and deliver comfort and quality with increased efficiency to our consumers. We look forward to his leadership in establishing plans to position ourselves as a leading player in the sleep solutions industry.”

    Duroflex chief operational officer Girish Appu said, “I am excited to join the dynamic team at Duroflex. The company’s commitment to innovation and its reputation for providing quality sleep solutions has made it a major contributor in this industry. I am excited to work alongside a dedicated team and look forward to contributing to Duroflex’s journey toward operational excellence and strategic growth.”

  • Mohanraj J takes over as Duroflex CEO

    Mohanraj J takes over as Duroflex CEO

    Mumbai: Duroflex Group has announced the elevation of Mohanraj J as CEO of its omnichannel consumer brand – Duroflex. He takes over from Mathew Chandy who will now be serving as CMD of the group. 

    Mohanraj has been with the company for more than six years in various leadership roles and will now spearhead Duroflex’s growth and expansion in the coming years. In this new role, his responsibilities will span the thriving retail, e-commerce and D2C business of Duroflex, said the company in a statement.

    Duroflex Group also houses Sleepyhead, its young & independent D2C brand and a growing B2B and export vertical. Each of these has a separate focus and leadership. Mohanraj will be leading as CEO for the Duroflex consumer brand.

    “Duroflex Group has experienced tremendous growth in the past two years. Despite the pandemic-related chaos and market volatility, we are still on track to join the 1000cr club,” said Mathew Chandy. “Mohan’s influential and decisive contribution has helped Duroflex stay resilient and accomplish that goal. He’s been instrumental in building our leadership team and culture.”

    Mohanraj has enabled Duroflex to achieve major milestones and led the company through a successful national expansion. He also shaped the company’s D2C foray and exponentially elevated the retail experience through company-owned and company-operated stores, said the company.

    “Over the years, we have built a strong and loyal consumer base and to ensure that we continue to deliver on our commitments, I plan to leverage our customer-focused strategy, our sustainable operational excellence and company culture with the goal of taking Duroflex to new levels of success,” said Mohanraj J. “We will further expand on improving our customer experience with technology at the core and continue to build a culture that believes in people first.”