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Meeting Preference: Email, In Person, Phone, Video
Languages: English, Hindi
I'm a Project Management professional with over 42 years of experience in senior executive positions, primarily in the engineering and construction sectors, focusing on cement and mineral processing plants. My career has taken me around the globe, managing multi-million dollar projects and leading diverse, cross-functional teams to success within a metrics driven organization.
What I Offer:
- Project Management Mastery: From inception to delivery, I offer guidance on all phases of your business – start up or existing - ensuring seamless execution and alignment with your business goals.
- Strategic Planning & Risk Management: I’ll help you devise strategic plans and manage risks, evaluate business concept feasibility, steer your business towards profitability and success, and guide you on operations management and change management.
- Financial Acumen: Drawing from my P&L leadership experience, I can aid in budgeting, cash flow management, cost control and financial management, empowering you to make informed data driven decisions.
- Marketing & Sales: Able to set up a business plan, marketing plan, establish strategies for pricing, market penetration, and product development.
- Contract Negotiation: Expertise in negotiating technical and commercial contracts.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Leverage my knowledge in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain optimization, and logistics to enhance operational efficiency.
- International Business & Cultural Dynamics: Utilize my global experience to navigate international markets and multicultural team dynamics effectively.
A Bit About Me: I transitioned from being the Vice President of Operations at a leading multinational, where I was instrumental in leading project management teams and holding comprehensive P&L responsibility for the engineering, procurement and construction of a portfolio of projects on a worldwide basis.
Post-retirement, I've dedicated myself to mentoring, sharing my accumulated knowledge as a SCORE mentor, aiding startups, and empowering entrepreneurs.I hold a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA.
Currently serve as the Chapter Chair.
Let's Connect: If you're seeking advice or guidance on taking your business idea from initial concept to reality, or if you are facing challenges in your existing business, or looking to grow your business, I'm here to work with you.
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Budgeting
- Business Plan
- Cash Flow
- Contracts
- Customer Service
- Financial Literacy
- Human Resources
- Import & Export
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Product Development
- Strategy Development
Industry Experience
- Business Consulting & Coaching
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining, Quarry, & Utilities
- Professional Services
- Retail