Chief Executive Officer And Director
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Surat, Gujarat, India
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Devendra Manral is listed as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Indigo Seaways, based in Surat, Gujarat, India. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Devendra Manral.
Devendra Manral previously worked as Chief Executive Officer & Director at Indigo Seaways and Senior Advisor- Growth Strategy , Port Business at Vedanta Resources Plc. Devendra Manral holds Executive Education Program, Strategies For Growth from Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad.
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About Devendra Manral
CEO - Port/ Maritime infrastructure and Multi modal logistics specialist with about 10 years of experience as CEO. Worked with India's Large Conglomerates. Presently heading one of the most challenging Port Infra Project in Indian Maritime history with over 10 M tide range i.e. South Asia's largest and India's first Integrated RoPax cum Terminal Operation and Management project. Successfully headed Port Infra & logistics businesses with a holistic view of business climate and various challenges associated with financial, regulatory, business growth and market risks. Providing envisaged return on investment , establishing competitive and sustainable Port Management policies and establishing and implementing long term, medium term and short term business goals, objectives, plans and policies .Making strategic decisions for Port planning and Infra investment, development of port interface and the surrounding environment, regulatory, institutional, contractual and public service aspects in Port Infra and shipping, operational and managerial improvements in Maritime logistics. Driving business excellence, efficient cost management and sustainability to drive long term value for all stakeholders. I have been associated with turnaround situations, set up new port businesses and also built strong teams consistently. Worked with Dublin port Company Management Team and other Port Management teams in the areas of profitability ,operations & management, building sustainable competitive advantage, cost restructuring, port challenges, economic & commercial developments, quality management & port statistics, protection of environment and International trade & transport systems. Research and Thesis on "Port reforms, building sustainable competitive advantages and growth strategies" and case study on “Operational challenges to medium size container terminal serving short sea trade.”Business Development-Carried out intense Business development and marketing plan for port and terminal i.e. New business of Coal, Minerals, break bulk and RoPax .Launched Intensive Business development campaign. Member of integral team establishing new business during recession and managed to double its market share and tripled its profit.Specialties: Port and Infrastructure development and management, Finance ,Strategy planning and Management ( MBA) Professional from Trinity Business School.
Listed skills include Port Management, Logestics, Supply Chain Management, Ports, and 22 others.
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Chief Executive Officer & Director
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Indigo Seaways
As CEO, heading India's first /South Asia's largest RoRo / RoPax integrated service and terminal project. Was engaged in Concession Agreement ,building infrastructure, dredging of channels, last mile connectivity, connecting RoRo terminals with mobile units, procuring RoPax vessels, various regulatory clearances and building trade and traffic. The premier Inland waterways project is aimed at shifting traffic from over congested roads/… Show more As CEO, heading India's first /South Asia's largest RoRo / RoPax integrated service and terminal project. Was engaged in Concession Agreement ,building infrastructure, dredging of channels, last mile connectivity, connecting RoRo terminals with mobile units, procuring RoPax vessels, various regulatory clearances and building trade and traffic. The premier Inland waterways project is aimed at shifting traffic from over congested roads/ highways to underutilized sea lanes. The project is funded and operated by State Govt, Center Govt (Sagarmala) and PPP partners. Show less
Sep 2016 - Present
Senior Advisor- Growth Strategy , Port Business
Working on growth strategy of Vedanta Resources in Port and Infra Business . Looking and analyzing new opportunities of growth in Port Sector.
Feb 2016 - May 2016
Chief Executive Officer
Business Head, CEO of Sesa Sterlite Port, . Over all in-charge of port business . Commissioned new business at the fully mechanized, state of art, one the deepest coal terminal in India. Accountable for managing full business , its P&L and business growth. Major challenge : Excessive Intra port competition, Effective planning of back yard management and quick evacuation of cargo by Railways . Maintaining cordial working relationship with various Government stakeholders, Port trust… Show more Business Head, CEO of Sesa Sterlite Port, . Over all in-charge of port business . Commissioned new business at the fully mechanized, state of art, one the deepest coal terminal in India. Accountable for managing full business , its P&L and business growth. Major challenge : Excessive Intra port competition, Effective planning of back yard management and quick evacuation of cargo by Railways . Maintaining cordial working relationship with various Government stakeholders, Port trust, Ministry of shipping, Railways , Customs, Pollution board, external agencies, business clients, port community and nearby localities. Legal, Financial and Analytical : Accountable for business profitability ,P/L , meeting loans commitments.Complying with statutory legal compliance and breaking down complex issues. Show less
Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
General Manager, Port Head (Independent Charge), Dahej Harbour Infrastructure Limited,Birla Copper
Over all in-charge of Port Business ,management ,operations & financial profitability, Port expansion and Business developmentBusiness Excellence Assessor for Aditya Birla Group
Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
Management Team, Dublin Port
• Worked with Dublin port management team in the areas of port operations and management, International trade and transport systems, port challenges, building sustainable competitive advantage ,economic and commercial developments.Researched on " Port reforms , building sustainable competitive advantages and port growth and expansion" Under took detailed study on “Operational challenges of medium size container terminal serving short sea trade.”
Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
Marine Consultant /Superintendent
Wilhelmsen , Wilhelmsen Technical & Operational Solutions, Singapore
Doing root cause analysis and restructuring of maritime organization. •Worked in teams developing business development plans.. Attended to shipbuilding and shipyard constructions
Mar 2005 - Aug 2009
Marine Consultant / Superintendent
Barber Marine Consultants , Kuala Lumpur ,Malaysia
Doing root cause analysis and restructuring of maritime organization. •Worked in teams developing business development plans.. Attended to shipbuilding and shipyard constructions Same as above with Wilhelmsen Technical and Operational solutions Singapore.
Mar 2005 - Mar 2007
Master
Master: Looking after commercial aspects of shipping; ensuring commercial deadlines are met..
Jan 1992 - Mar 2005
6 education records
Devendra Manral education
Executive Education Program, Strategies For Growth
Executive Management Development Program, Project Management In Major Ports
Post Graduate Diploma In Supply Chain Management, Global Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute Of Material Management & Cii
Masters Of Business Administration (Mba) ,Trinity Business School, University Of Dublin, Business Administration & Management -Finance & Strategy, First
Master Mariner, Nautical Science ,Shipmasters Business,
South Tyne Side Marine Institute Of Technology, Uk
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T S Rajendra
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Devendra Manral works for Indigo Seaways.
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Devendra Manral is listed as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Indigo Seaways.
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Devendra Manral is based in Surat, Gujarat, India while working with Indigo Seaways.
What companies has Devendra Manral worked for?
Devendra Manral has worked for Indigo Seaways, Vedanta Resources Plc, Aditya Birla Group, Dublin Port Company, and Wilhelmsen , Wilhelmsen Technical & Operational Solutions, Singapore.
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Devendra Manral holds Executive Education Program, Strategies For Growth from Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad.
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Devendra Manral is listed with skills including Port Management, Logestics, Supply Chain Management, Ports, Shipping, Logistics, Business Excellence, and Talent Management.
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