Sudhir Kumar
Business Consultant
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Managing Director leading business transformation, operational excellence, and SME advisory across manufacturing, engineering, contracting, and market expansion. Shapes growth strategy, implements ISO management systems, and improves profitability through process optimization, supply chain planning, and executive decision support. Advises organizations across India, Bahrain, and Afghanistan on startup development, recruitment solutions, and access to government grants and soft loans.
Overview
3
3
Languages
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Universal Marketing Services W.L.L.
01.2004 - Current
- Provide strategic consulting and business management services to SMEs across multiple industries.
- Key Contributions
- Advised businesses on operational excellence and growth strategy.
- Led business development and market expansion initiatives.
- Implemented ISO management systems.
- Delivered recruitment solutions for local and overseas clients.
- Assisted organizations in securing government grants, incentives, and soft loans.
General Manager & Consultant Director
Mohd. Ahmadi Co. Bahrain W.L.L.
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Managed contracting and trading operations.
- Improved operational efficiency, profitability & customer satisfaction.
- Led strategic planning and business development initiatives.
- Strengthened organizational performance through process optimization.
Chief Executive
Apex Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1993
- Directed manufacturing and marketing of stainless steel ERW tubes and pipes
- Expanded market presence across India.
- Increased productivity through technology improvements.
- Delivered strong revenue growth via strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
General Manager
Euro Bike Ltd.
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Managed export-oriented bicycle manufacturing operations.
- Led production planning, procurement, quality assurance, and export coordination.
- Improved operational efficiency and export performance.
Manager – Corporate Planning & Development
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
01.1980 - 01.1989
- Budgeting, Operations Planning, Performance Monitoring & Reporting, Trouble Shooting & Viability Improvement.
Expert & Project Coordinator
Industrial Estate Project
01.1984 - 01.1988
- Coordinated industrial infrastructure development.
- Supervised installation and commissioning of electrical substation.
- Managed water supply infrastructure project.
- Supported development of industrial estate.
- Assisted the Indian Embassy in organizing international trade promotion events.
- (Through Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India)
Production Engineer
BHEL
01.1976 - 01.1980
- Managed production planning and manufacturing of motors & generators..
- Contributed to modernization and operational improvement initiatives.
- Supported manufacturing excellence across generators, motors, and heavy engineering equipment.
Education
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
DelhiBachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
RanchiSkills
Business strategy & corporate planning
Business development & market expansion
Executive leadership & board advisory
SME advisory & consulting
Turnaround management
Operations & general management
Project & program management
Supply chain & procurement
Manufacturing excellence
ISO systems & process improvement
OPEN TO
- Independent Director
- Board Member
- Business Advisor
- CEO / COO
- Operations Director
- Strategy Consultant
- Manufacturing Consultant
- SME Consultant
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
- Founded and led Universal Marketing Services W.L.L., providing consulting services to SMEs across Bahrain.
- Successfully managed ICICI Bank product promotion and sales through an agency arrangement in Bahrain.
- Contributed significantly to operational improvement at BHEL's Central Foundry Forge Plant.
- Delivered business growth and operational optimization at Apex Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
- Coordinated major industrial development projects in Afghanistan.
- Founded New Millennium School (DPS Franchise), promoting quality education and institutional development.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Professional leadership and consulting experience across:
- India
- Bahrain
- Afghanistan
- Middle East
Timeline
Managing Director
Universal Marketing Services W.L.L.
01.2004 - Current
General Manager & Consultant Director
Mohd. Ahmadi Co. Bahrain W.L.L.
01.2000 - 01.2009
Chief Executive
Apex Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1993
General Manager
Euro Bike Ltd.
01.1990 - 01.1993
Expert & Project Coordinator
Industrial Estate Project
01.1984 - 01.1988
Manager – Corporate Planning & Development
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
01.1980 - 01.1989
Production Engineer
BHEL
01.1976 - 01.1980
Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
Master of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Persian
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Important To Me
Flexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home option4-day work weekInterests
Music
Travelling & meeting new people of different cultures