CEO / Director / Executive Vice President

CAREER SUMMARY

• Twenty three years’ experience in the field of Liner Shipping Agency, NVOCC Agency, Feeder / SOC Agency, Overall Operational experience, Freight Forwarding, Bulk Liquid Division, Projects and Logistics.
• Expertise in International Business Development including Liner and developing and setting up organization and branches across India.
• Expertise in various functions in shipping and related fields including Sales, Operations, Documentations, Business Development, Client Servicing,  Terminal Management etc.
• Result oriented, proven success in leading the organization and managed P & L.
• Development and implementation of strategies and plans. Mentoring and monitoring the team.

FUNCTIONAL SKILL AREAS

Strategic Planning – Entrepreneurial Leadership – International Business Development – Visionary Leadership – Budget / Sales Forecasting – Strategic Partnerships – P & L Management – Executive Development – Change Management – Commercial & Customer Support

AREAS OF IMPACT

• Highly Motivated, Good Communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Good ability to grasp new concepts and approaches.  Strong Organizational skills.
• A pro-active self-motivated person with ability to lead the team and organization.  Planning and presentation abilities blended with people management skills.
• A natural flair for admin with a balanced mind to work under high pressure.

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

To join an organization in need of a challenge oriented individual with desire for change & exploring new opportunities.  To work in a dynamic business environment that challenges and empowers the best minds in the industry, to reach the pinnacle of their career and to be an effective contributor in the work arena towards personal and organizational growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIMONS Group, Mumbai.

CEO – India, June 2016 – Till Date.

Responsible for all India activities of the organization viz. Agency Development, Integrated Logistics, Freight Management, Custom Broking and Leisure’s Division.  Responsible for P & L.  Developing various shipping + logistics verticals and activities to enhance the performance of the organization.

Radiant Maritime India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.

CEO – India, June 2012 to May 2016.

Lead all India activities of the organization and managing 10 offices across India.  Direct report by 10 Branch Managers, 3 Regional Managers, Vice President – Commercial.  Associating with CFO for financial related matters.  Directed and assisted the Board in carrying out important functions in shipping and related fields and developing the brand and organization pan India.

Assisting and supporting various Principals / overseas partners for developing their business in India.

Planned, directed and controlled all functions of the company; monitored and evaluated the performance of different divisions / branches / departments. Responsible for organization’s P & L.

Ensured that the firm developed a positive image in the market and offered the best services to the customers; monitored different marketing procedures and operational aspects and ensured that they were profitable for the organization.

International business development to bring more various Principals and strategic partners for the organization.

Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.

Divisional General Manager, Jan 2010 to June 2012.

Managing and supervising the Liner and NICHE market FF activities for Mumbai / Mundra / Ahmedabad / Nagpur / Pune / Hyderabad.

Assisting and Supporting the Principal and various overseas partners to achieve the volume / revenue target for its various services.

International business development to bring more business partners for the organization.

Leading and motivating various teams in 3 offices in different divisions / departments.

Responsible for western India commercial development and reporting to CEO.

Ocean Lines Maritime India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

Country Manager, Feb 2005 to Dec 2009.

Developed and managed the organization from scratch.  Overall responsibility for running the organization with 3 offices in India.

 A subsidiary of OWL, Dubai with varied interest of NVOCC agency, International Freight Forwarding and Niche market operations.

Responsible for the P & L of the organization.

Oversee the commercial and operational aspects and leading and motivating strong team.

Reporting to Director.

Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.

Line Manager, Samudera / ICON Line, Jan 2001 to Jan 2005.

Assisting and supporting Samudera / ICON Line to develop its services at Mumbai.  Responsible for the entire activities of the line at Mumbai including Commercial as well as operational.

Leading as well as assisting the team to achieve the target at Mumbai.  Overall responsibility to develop line’s services and interacting with the Principal for the same. 

Reporting to Vice President.

Lucky Maritime Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as Agents for COSCO Line

Executive / Asst. Manager, Dec 1997 to Dec 2000

Worked as Sales Executive and later on promoted as Asst. Manager, Sales for export Liner services.

Performed and achieved the given target in sales.

Responsible for setting up of Nhavasheva Terminal Office for Lucky Maritime.

Reporting to Sales Manager.

POL India Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as Agents for Polish Ocean Lines.

Trainee / Jr. Executive, Jul 1995 to Nov 1997

Worked as Trainee / Jr. Executive in various departments at Mumbai office.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

-          Chartered Member – Institute of Transport and Logistics, UK.

-          P G Diploma in Shipping Management

-          M A Economics from Calicut University

-          B A Economics from Calicut University

-          Diploma in Journalism from Mysore University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

-          Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics, India Chapter (from 2005)

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