Mohanraj Jagannivasan has recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at KalingaStone, a pioneer in the premium lifestyle building materials space. With a mission to professionalize the organization, he is tasked with separating ownership from management and ensuring a sustainable and legacy-driven future for the brand. KalingaStone’s vision aligns with Mohanraj’s expertise in steering growth and establishing brands in competitive sectors.
Before this role, Mohanraj had a remarkable tenure at Duroflex, a leading sleep and comfort solutions provider, where he contributed significantly to its growth over eight years. As CEO, he successfully expanded the brand’s reach, including enhancing its direct-to-consumer (D2C) business model and spearheading its national growth. Under his leadership, Duroflex achieved notable milestones, including a 2.5X growth during the pandemic and two successful rounds of fundraising. His focus on innovation, customer experience, and building a sustainable organization from a family-run business made him a key player in transforming Duroflex into a market leader in the sleep and comfort industry.
Mohanraj’s career spans various leadership roles at prominent companies, including Wipro Consumer Care, Garware Technical Fibres, and Europa Locks. In each of these roles, he demonstrated his expertise in driving organizational change, establishing sustainable systems, and growing businesses through innovative strategies. He is also passionate about angel investing and guiding early-stage companies through their growth journeys, especially in sectors such as agritech, D2C, and e-commerce.