shopping_cart0Cart
account_circleHi Guest
He brought to life an astonishing idea that transformed into a successful business venture. In 1994, Vikaas Gutgutia curated India’s premier brand of floral solutions- FNP. Pursuing a simple course of education in his native place, Vikaas always had a keen desire of making big in life. Creative in his thoughts and ambitious by nature, he began paving a career for himself. This maestro had a firm belief in his vision and has proved his mettle to the world as Founder of FNP. Read More..
Twenty six years back, a first-generation businessman embarked his journey by providing bespoke and finest floral solutions. Successful execution of the idea is what separates the dreamers from the entrepreneurs. Today, seen in almost every corner of every city, FNP has made a mark and has pioneered the concept of organized flower market in India. Not just for the retailing of flowers, gifts and cakes, but also to make moments special for loved ones, the first-in-India floral brand boasts of 400 outlets in 120 cities nationwide and delivers across 155 countries worldwide. This is the largest in flower delivery sector.
Mr. Gutgutia over the period of time has been able to deep seat his baby project into twelve verticals namely; FNP Retail and Franchising, FNP E-commerce - India | UAE | Singapore, FNP Cakes ‘N’ More, FNP Weddings & Events, FNP Gardens, Floral Touch – UAE, Flowers ‘N’ More, FNP Flagship Store, Sipping Thoughts, Wedding Design Hub, FNP Media and FNP Water. With his persistent efforts and desire to create an exceptional brand, he brought a new edge to the flower gifting and wedding décor in the country. With a varied array of prestigious national and international awards to its credit, FNP has established a robust foothold globally
Meeta Gutgutia and Vikaas Gutgutia co-founded FNP in 1994. They have pioneered the concept of flowers, plants and gifting in the online space and have systematized the unorganized wedding marketplace. The company has become India’s largest floral chain and one of the best wedding solution providers in the country.
Being the creative brain of FNP, Meeta has bagged many awards and accolades. Read More..
Her aesthetic and design sensibility have made FNP - The Design Leader. Her approach to design is fresh and extremely vibrant with no set formulas, but at the same time exploratory. She believes business is about innovation. Her creative energies are extensively tested in rolling out new businesses, projects and for everything that requires new thinking. She rolled out the e-commerce, the luxury floral business and women centric programme. As an Advisory board member, Meeta provides valuable assistance to the company.
Her baby project, Sipping Thoughts is a digital media brand which focuses on women centric programming and reaches to over 1 Million women monthly. Since its inception, SIPPING THOUGHTS has been working across platforms to create awareness about women centric issues. More information can be found on - www.sippingthoughts.com.
An ardent believer of women empowerment, Meeta is also an active social worker with 3+ years of experience in different social aspects and issues. She is associated with some notable causes like menstrual hygiene, sponsoring education, and health aid for women & children, plantation drive and many other such causes. She believes in constantly doing well for the betterment of the society and actively comes up with projects where she can contribute to her maximum. Her interest in social issues evolved her as a humanitarian and thought leader which she expresses through ‘Sipping Thoughts’ platform and contributes to different social giving in her own capacity and time.
With a clear focus on the end-user, Udyat has led various projects to make FNP an organization that keeps customer’s interests at the heart of every decision. He is someone who believes in the power of incremental progress, and aims to cultivate a culture of growth mindset - both in himself and at FNP.
While he has been driving the consumer first/digital first thinking at FNP, Read More..
he is always willing to roll up his sleeves & get into the trenches. A passionate person with a spirit to drive excellence, he is keen to enthuse in his team the commitment to spiral the brand up the ladder of growth. He is dedicated to make FNP a global giant: one that offers gifting solutions to an aspiration-led audience with continuous innovation, refinement & improvement. He has also been actively involved in FNP’s efforts to transform itself into a socially conscious and inclusive organization.
Born in the cultural capital of India, Pawan Gadia hails Kolkata’s immense creative energy. An under graduate from Kolkata University, the intellectual mind has altered the face of retail as well as online floral and gifting industry in India. He joined FNP in 2001 to create a robust business prospectus, today he has achieved an unparalleled leadership position in the floral retail segment in a span of 17 years! Changing the league of retail and e-commerce at FNP and capitalizing on innovation to transform the growth landscape, Mr. Pawan Gadia, the Chief Executive Officer- Retail & Online, perceives the role of his company as that of a pioneer in the retail business of the floral industry.Read More..
In 2002, he started the e-commerce division and is responsible for managing its operations in India and abroad. Today www.fnp.com is the country’s leading online floral and gifting portal. When he joined in 2001, the brand had only 7 franchised outlets. In 2002, he strategized and incorporated the retail and franchising wing of the company. He formulated various franchise offerings by creating support mechanism to sustain and monitor the same.
Today, FNP is the largest floral retail chain in the world having a staggering network of 386 outlets pan India. With 30 years of enriching work experience, he strongly believes in empowering his team to become efficient future CEOs and letting them take ownership of their work.
“It is mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
Mr. Anil Sharma has an experience of nearly 25 years and has been a part of FNP since 2004. From last 12 years, he is leading Retail and Franchise development of the company as Vice President. An analytical decision maker, he believes firmly in training & learning & innovation and is driven by the saying – “You rest, you rest” and “Change is the only constant”. Read More..
Under his guidance, the brand has expanded his presence nationwide through 386 retail outlets of Flowers and Cakes in 120 cities. The company has also emerged as one of the ‘Delhi NCR’s 50 Hot Brands’ and has also bagged the ‘Business Leadership Award’.
He holds Economics honors degree from Pune University which helped him with sharp vision and very calculative mind. Mr. Sharma actively strategizes the retail and franchise proposals and formulates the various franchise offerings, merchandising, procurement as well as distribution.
Over the years, Ms Devyani Kantawala has created a stronghold in the Indian wedding industry with her fine understanding of décor. Holding an Advanced Floral Design Certificate, Ms Devyani has been associated with the company since 2014. Her key focus has always been Customer Relationship Management. She ensures client satisfaction with the nuanced and integrated approach. She has organised some of the most aesthetically pleasing weddings and events across the country. Read More..
Her enthusiasm towards the work motivates the team under her to accomplish their goals effectively.
Mr. Manoj Kumar is a competent finance professional with an analytical mind and extensive knowledge of the trade. With more than 19 years in this industry, understanding of financial intricacies is his forte. He directs the procedures of financial accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, banking and audits of the company. Mr. Kumar provides financial advice and support to colleagues to enable them to make sound business decisions. He is also actively involved in formulating strategic plans for the company.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar is the business head at FNP UAE. Joined in the year 2012, he heads business in UAE as well as helps the company in the expanding the operations to other countries
An MBA graduate in Marketing & Finance, he comes with a deeper understanding of core values of Ferns & Petals and brings a 360-degree view of the e-commerce business for setting up the UAE business in the early 2015. Read More..
During his tenure of 3 years in India, he contributed to multiple functional areas of Marketplace business, affiliate marketing, alliances, digital marketing, category management and international operations.
His mantra for life is to “Everything is learnable”. Learning is the key to live life to the fullest.
With an overall experience of over 20 years in the HR and training space, Gautam Saraf brings with him an understanding of the management of large-scale business transitions, building talent framework, culture and learning.
Gautam’s good understanding of the business and finance and the interplay of HR has earned him tremendous respect with all stakeholders cutting across levels. He had worked with leading companies like Mac Donald’s, Yum India, VFS Global, 24 Seven Retail and Colorbar Cosmetics.
Mr. Gagan Singh is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. His illustrious career began with the prestigious Taj Group of Hotels, where he honed his skills in delivering superior customer service and managing operations with a keen eye for detail.
Mr. Singh joined FNP in 1996. Leveraging his rich experience and disciplined approach, he has been instrumental in establishing and expanding FNP's retail business. Under his leadership, FNP's retail shops have become a hallmark of success, characterized by a focused vision of creativity, profitability, and exceptional customer service.Read More..
Mr. Singh's contributions extend beyond retail operations; he plays a crucial role in the franchising aspect of the business. Every franchisee joining FNP benefits from his extensive knowledge and insights, which he generously shares. This collaborative approach has been a cornerstone of FNP's success in retail over the past two decades.
His unwavering commitment to excellence and his ability to foster strong relationships with franchisees have made him a driving force behind FNP's continued growth and success in the retail sector.