Sanjive Sachdev Email & Phone Number

Partner at Oliver Sanderson Group, a leading Executive Search & Select Firm. Responsible for Finance, Operations & Delivery.

Kenya

1. Set up and deployed the first 12 ton waste to energy recovery plant in Kenya and India, using pyrolysis technology2. Set up a condensate plant in India, restoring used KCL (Potassium Chloride) to be used in Oil & Gas, Farming and Pharmaceutical sectors3. Drove revenue of $12m in sales of synthetic oil and KCL in Kenya and India4. Developed the processes and procedures from budget controls, quality assurance, operational matrices and IT reporting tools to ensure information is independently and accurately communicated tothe management team5. Drove company performance through KPI development, targets, measurement and ensuring they support the strategic goals6. Encouraged and supported employee development and training initiatives, in markets where there were serious skills shortages

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1. Conducted due diligence on a multi million dollar UAE family office2. Developed a strategy document on the current position of the organisation both financially and operationally3. Implemented a cohesive and structured change management plan for the sales, finance, procurement, facility management and offsite teams4. Trained and developed a team of 100+ across all areas of the business to meet the transformation need5. Designed and implemented the commercial, operational and finance standard operating procedures and MIS reporting6. Implemented dashboard reporting to management of MIS reports7. Upgraded the IT system, working with the developers to debug the existing system and upgrade the workflow to improve operational effectiveness

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1. Set up and managed an IT end-user business in the B2B space across multiple countries2. Planned and executed budgets of $50m, managed cash flow, responsible for the p&l3. Delivered Revenues of $20m across the UAE, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda4. Led a team of 95 pan EMEA, fostering a high-performance culture5. Built strategic relationships with IT vendors and managed key client relationships with government and corporate entities, for example, Dewa, Fly Dubai, Emirate, Government of Tanzania, Kenya Power and Lighting, Bank of Tanzania etc.6. Developed sales plans, set targets, and optimised performance through data analysis7. Led change initiatives and tracked market trends to expand sales opportunities8. Set sales targets, quotas, sales forecasting and demand management, based on data analysis and research9. Tracked, evaluated and monitored market and customer trends, adjusting plans and strategies to maintain market share, expand opportunities and improve margins10. Led change initiatives that optimised performance across the business

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

1. Developed operating visions and strategic plans for companies2. Translated client operational requirements into systemised best practices using IT solutions3. Managed cross-departmental timelines and project conflicts4. Worked in project management to ensure timely deliverables, foresee overruns, and analyse cost control and productivity5. Designed, implemented, and tested IT solutions, creating testing scripts and functional documents. Mapped out industry policies and procedures

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

1. Analysed competitor pricing and promotions, ensuring competitive positioning2. Conducted market research, forecasted demand, and identified trends3. Managed inventory and made buying recommendations, ensuring competitive supplier pricing4. Supported business development, secured major accounts, and identified new customers5. Established key performance indicators and office procedures