Sumeet Dhillon Email and Phone Number

Owner of a high end luxury beach hotel in north east Brasil

Complete accountability and responsibility for all aspects of Olam’s business in Brasil, including, country strategy, new business development, business direction for existing business, investment approvals, corporate and legal compliance, finance and accounting oversight, banking, sales, manufacturing and bottom-lineSolely responsible for starting up a business for Olam in BrasilBrasil a key strategic initiative by Olam as an entry point into South America From a start up stage in… Show more Complete accountability and responsibility for all aspects of Olam’s business in Brasil, including, country strategy, new business development, business direction for existing business, investment approvals, corporate and legal compliance, finance and accounting oversight, banking, sales, manufacturing and bottom-lineSolely responsible for starting up a business for Olam in BrasilBrasil a key strategic initiative by Olam as an entry point into South America From a start up stage in 2002, have, in 5 years, succeeded in creating an organization today, with more than 600 employees, with a turnover of approx USD 40 Million and profits of approx USD 1.75 millionBuilt up a management team of close to 15 business managers to head 5 businesses in 6 locations spread all over Brasil. Olam Brasil buys, processes and exports cashew nuts from Ceara and Rio Grande do Norte ( where Olam owns a plant), exports timber from Belem, processes and exports black pepper from Castanhal and exports Sugar and Cotton from Sao Paulo. Show less

Joined Olam Tanzania as the Profit Centre Head for the Cashew nuts business. Was promoted in June 2001 as the Country Head responsible for Olam's business in Tanzania. The portfolio included the exports of Cashew Nuts, Cotton, Sesame and Pulses and the imports of Rice.PREVIOUS POSTING; Joined Olam in Nigeria as a Branch Coordinator in charge of the procurement of commodities in up country locations. Worked in Kano, Makurdi and Gusau where I received a thorough exposure to all activities… Show more Joined Olam Tanzania as the Profit Centre Head for the Cashew nuts business. Was promoted in June 2001 as the Country Head responsible for Olam's business in Tanzania. The portfolio included the exports of Cashew Nuts, Cotton, Sesame and Pulses and the imports of Rice.PREVIOUS POSTING; Joined Olam in Nigeria as a Branch Coordinator in charge of the procurement of commodities in up country locations. Worked in Kano, Makurdi and Gusau where I received a thorough exposure to all activities related to the procurement and primary processing of Cashew Nuts, Sesame and Cotton. Was nominated for the company's internal selection process, upon clearing which was promoted as the Profit Centre Head for the Sesame and Cotton businesses. Show less

Involved in the sales, marketing and service of agricultural Tractors. Was promoted as Deputy Manager within 2 years of joining.