Who we are

A specialist practice built around the last mile

The Last Mile is a specialist Sales Consulting and Skilling practice, focused exclusively on Sales & Distribution — the point where strategy meets the customer.

We help businesses maximize near-term sales performance, unlocking peak potential from existing sales, distribution and organizational investments.

Ahead of founding the firm, Co-Founder Ajay Kapila spent over three decades in senior and CEO-level leadership, driving start-ups, aggressive growth and business turnarounds — giving The Last Mile a rare, dual vantage point: equally fluent in boardroom strategy and frontline execution.

40+Years in Business
35+Years in Sr. Leadership
10+Years Building TLM
4.5+/5Avg. Client Training Score
Founder
Ajay Kapila, Co-Founder of The Last Mile

Ajay Kapila

Co-Founder, The Last Mile · Consultant · Sales Trainer · Business Growth & Transformation

Recognition: Global LG Man of the Year — LG Electronics

"Not another sales trainer. A CEO who trains from having carried the number himself."

Ajay spent over three decades in senior and CEO-level leadership across MNC and Indian enterprises, driving start-ups, aggressive growth and business turnarounds in highly competitive markets. That leadership grounding, paired with a decade of hands-on consulting and training, gives him a rare, dual vantage point — equally fluent in boardroom strategy and frontline execution.

Professional journey

Four decades, boardroom to frontline

2015 – Present
Founding Partner
The Last Mile
Director & Head, Sales Operations
Systema Shyam Teleservices (MTS)
President
Havells India
Country Head & CEO
Jumbo Electronics Corporation
Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Electrolux Kelvinator
Marketing Director
J K Industries Limited
Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Sales
Kinetic Engineering Limited
Vice President, Marketing & Sales
L. G. Electronics India
Leadership approach

How Ajay leads and works

A high-influence people leader

Recognized for building engaged, congruent and highly productive teams.

An empathetic partner

An inspirational communicator, known for quick-bonding, high-trust working relationships.

A fast mover

A high bias for action — brings excellence in execution to environments that demand it.

Exceptionally high standards

Operates with exceptionally high personal and professional standards, anchored to long-term organizational value.

Beyond the boardroom

A marathon runner, yoga practitioner and long-distance cyclist — Ajay brings the same discipline, endurance and calm focus into his consulting and coaching work. As a person, he is known simply for keeping things simple.

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Let's talk about your last mile

Maximizing returns from the market.