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UJJAVAL DAVE
Global Transport Safety Leader
New Mumbai,MH
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten
Summary
Global Transport Safety Leader with 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact safety programs across logistics and heavy vehicle operations. I specialize in embedding Zero Harm principles, optimizing driver behavior through IVMS and analytics, and ensuring full compliance with international transport safety standards.
My strength lies in bridging operational efficiency with road safety—rolling out scalable initiatives that reduce incidents, boost performance, and instill a culture of proactive safety. Whether it’s stakeholder alignment, crisis response, or frontline training, I lead with purpose and data.
Key Expertise:
• Road Risk & Fleet Safety Strategy
• Driver Behavior Analytics (IVMS)
• Regulatory Compliance (HSE, DOT)
• Incident Investigation & Crisis Management
• On-Time, Incident-Free Logistics Delivery
Relentless about safety. Committed to results. Let’s drive change—safely and smartly.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
3
Languages
1
Certificate
Work History
Holcim Services South Asia
Sr Manager - Corporate Logistics
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Led logistics and transport safety strategy across MEA, reducing fatalities by 90% (2020–2024)
- Achieved logistics savings exceeding via vendor audits, fleet planning & standardization CHF 20 million
- Increased compliance visibility by 40%, reduced manual reporting by 75%
- Conducted global HSE audits and implemented KPIs aligned with ISO 45001 & OHSAS 18001
- Rolled out a fleet monitoring system delivering a 30% improvement in driver compliance tracking and a reduction in unsafe driving alerts 30%
- Led fire drill planning and execution as Site Fire Warden, ensuring full compliance with regulatory fire safety standards and audit readiness.
Sutherland Global
Asst. Manager – Driving Safety
12.2012 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Developed and implemented road safety protocols leading to a reduction in incidents 75%
- Maintained over SLA adherence in driver follow-ups and journey management compliance 95%
- Utilized advanced analytics to assess behavior for 1,000+ drivers, optimizing routes to reduce travel time by 15% and increasing adherence to safety rules by 25%
- Launched training programs with regional safety leads, improving driver safety scores by 20% and reducing incident rates by in 12 months 50%
- Led the coordination and execution of site-wide emergency evacuation drills, enhancing regulatory preparedness and staff readiness.
Serco
Asst. Manager – Safety Department
06.2011 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Company Overview: Schlumberger Project
- Spearheaded transition of HSE protocols impacting 500+ personnel, achieving 100% alignment with Schlumberger’s global safety standards within 6 months
- Monitored HSE compliance across 20+ transport units, reducing incident response time by 35% and improving audit readiness scores by 25%
- Managed the supplier transition by retaining core team members and integrating new talent, ensuring project continuity and skill enhancement.
Wipro Ltd.
Quality Analyst
01.2004 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Supported compliance reporting and secure data management
processes aligned with HIPAA and ISO 27001 - Conducted thorough root cause analyses on recurring defects using 5 why technique, share corrective actions for defect reduction of 30%
- Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.
Education
Parmanand College
PG Diploma from Fire Engineering & Industrial Safety
Sai Baba College of Education
Bachelor of Commerce
College of DuPage
Vocational Diploma from Automobile Engineering
Skills
Fleet Safety & Compliance (OHSAS, NEBOSH)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Gujarati
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Sr Manager - Corporate Logistics
Holcim Services South Asia
08.2019 - Current
Asst. Manager – Driving Safety
Sutherland Global
12.2012 - 07.2019
Asst. Manager – Safety Department
Serco
06.2011 - 12.2012
Quality Analyst
Wipro Ltd.
01.2004 - 06.2010
Sai Baba College of Education
Bachelor of Commerce
College of DuPage
Vocational Diploma from Automobile Engineering
Parmanand College
PG Diploma from Fire Engineering & Industrial Safety
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Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/28/75
Personality And Work Ethic
- Detail-oriented and methodical with a strong focus on compliance and safety.
- Calm under pressure, with a track record of leading teams during crisis response.
- Analytical mindset with a passion for solving operational challenges using data.
- Empathetic leader who fosters safety culture and trust across all levels.
- Highly accountable, organized, and self-motivated to exceed safety KPIs.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/28/75
Accomplishments
- Received the Schlumberger President’s Award for vehicle accident reduction in the Middle East
- Received the CISCP award for Supply chain innovation using digital stratagies.
- Delivered 20+ million CHF in logistics savings across MEA region
- Directed global road safety initiatives, achieving a 90% reduction in accidents
- Received the Prince Michael Award for outstanding road safety leadership
Key Projects
- Led a global audit of 50+ IVMS suppliers to ensure alignment with group safety guidelines, strengthening compliance and standardizing operational benchmarks across regions.
- Advised EUR markets and their transport suppliers on seamless integration with global safety reporting platforms, driving greater data visibility and harmonization.
- Directing the development of an in-house Mobile IVMS solution, reducing reliance on multiple third-party providers and enabling an estimated annual cost savings of CHF 21 million.
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