boAt, India’s No.1 audio wearables brand, has announced the expansion of Shrey Walia’s role within the organisation. In addition to his current responsibilities as Business Head – Wearables and Accessories, he has now been entrusted with the role of Business Head – New Business Verticals.
Strengthening Leadership for the Next Phase of Growth
Over the past two-plus years, Shrey Walia has been a key contributor to boAt’s growth journey, playing a significant role in building and scaling core businesses across wearables and charging solutions. His leadership has been marked by strong ownership, strategic clarity, and consistent execution, which has contributed meaningfully to the company’s performance in highly competitive consumer electronics categories.
Focus on Emerging and Scalable Business Opportunities
In recognition of his sustained impact, boAt has expanded Shrey’s mandate to lead its growth ventures charter and drive the company’s next phase of expansion. In his new role as Business Head – New Business Verticals, he is actively leading efforts to identify, build, and scale new lines of business. His focus will be on developing scalable and sustainable business models that align closely with boAt’s long-term vision and respond to evolving consumer needs in India’s fast-growing lifestyle technology market.
Academic Background and Professional Foundation
Shrey Walia holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi. His academic foundation, combined with hands-on leadership experience, positions him to play a pivotal role in shaping boAt’s future growth across new and emerging categories.
Leadership Quotes
Commenting on the appointment, Gaurav Nayyar, CEO, boAt, said: “Shrey has consistently demonstrated a sharp business acumen, deep consumer understanding, and a strong bias for execution. As boAt continues to evolve beyond its core categories, building new growth engines becomes critical. I am confident that Shrey’s leadership and entrepreneurial mindset will play a key role in shaping our future growth ventures and strengthening boAt’s leadership position.”
Speaking on his expanded role, Shrey Walia said: “I’m grateful for the trust and confidence the leadership team has placed in me. boAt has always been a brand that thinks ahead of the curve, and I’m excited to take on this responsibility of building new lines of business that can scale sustainably and create long-term value. I look forward to continuing this journey and contributing to boAt’s next phase of growth.”
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