Experience

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  IELA International Exhibition Logistics Association

  • Member of the IELA Education & Training Working Group

    • Mar 2014 - Present

    This Group works to provide Education & Training Programme methods to IELA members and assist in developing industry focused studies which would be part of the proposed IELA Academy soon.

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  Bridgeway Group of Companies

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Executive Director - Exhibitions

    • May 2017 - Dec 2023
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  P S Bedi Logistics

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Associate Vice President - West

    • Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Was responsible for Sale, marketing & operations for exhibitions in west & south region. Over all monitoring of other verticals in Mumbai.

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  Siddhartha Logistics Co. Pvt. Ltd.

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Director Expo Logistics

    • Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Responsible for all India sales,marketing & operations with focus on enhancing the service levels and restructuring the division.

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  FEW LOGISTICS PVT LTD

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • Managing Director / C.E.O.

    • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
    • Mumbai Area, India

    In April 08 “FEW Logistics Pvt. Ltd.” was incorporated by me to serve the logistics industry with the same level of high standards and commitment under the new identity after having launched “Fairs & Events Worldwide Logistics” a proprietorship concern in Oct ‘07. My mission was to provide professional and cost effective logistics solutions in all sectors, namely, exhibition logistics for out bound and in bound shows, event logistics, customs brokerage, general cargo, express courier and consultancy. • Responsible for overall commissioning of the office with focused approach in sales & operations.• Proficient in legalities of forming a company and managing day to day operations of the company.

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  R.E. ROGERS INDIA PVT LTD

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • General Manager – Western Region

    • Sep 1994 - Mar 2007
    • Mumbai Area, India

    Setup offices & operations in Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad.Managed all the aspects of exhibition logistics:- Planning & execution from door to door; from origin to exhibit floor & back via Air, Sea, Surface & Multimodal transportation.Temporary & Final customs clearance.On site - Installation, Dismantling & Dispatch to the other shows or Final destination.Coordination with all venue operators & other service providers.Close personal contact with organisers at the highest level from sales till execution of time bound assignments related to major shows,projects & events in India & overseas.Managing expectations & relations under stress with – staff members, operating partners, customers, govt. bodies & diplomatic missions.Key role in planning, sales, execution & return for over 250 shows pan India.Managed Gateway Operations for the country.Successfully handled the famous Aero India shows in Bangalore organised by the Defence Ministry on two occasions. Other major shows:- IMTEX by IMTMA, ITME by INDIA-ITME Society, ELECRAMA by IEEMA, PLAST INDIA by Plastindia Foundation etc.•2005 to 2007 – G M–Western RegionResponsible for gateway operations for Western Region & overall sales & operations for Mumbai.•2001 to 2005 – G M–MumbaiDeputed to Hyderabad to open an office – for 4 months – in transit to Mumbai as G M–Mumbai.Managed operations efficiently during recession and orchestrated growth thereafter.•1998/2000 – Manager- BangaloreSet up office & operations in Bangalore. Managed service delivery at Chennai, Hyderabad & Coimbatore.•1996/1997 – Asst. Manager–MumbaiWas responsible for the smooth & profitable operations in Mumbai. Created in-house set up to move away from Liaison operations to direct operations as a profit center.•1994/1995 – Resident Representative – MumbaiFacilitated the appointed suppliers of various services in Mumbai. Logistics co-ordination of Exhibitions into & across India. Customer & Exhibitor relations. Set up Liaison Office.

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  ELECTRA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

  • Chennai Area, India

  • Manger

    • Jan 1992 - Apr 1994
    • Chennai Area, India

    Was employed in the automobile industry initially as Automobile Engineer & later on as marketing manager for automobile related products & services. During my tenure managed the workshop for sister concern M/S. K2 Racing Developments and acquired the knowledge of working with the development & modification of racing cars for over two years.