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Lt. SANJEEV VERMA

Summary

Accomplished senior executive known for seamlessly integrating entrepreneurial drive with military precision, consistently achieving remarkable business success. Expertise spans diverse sectors, including social enterprises, financial ventures, technology startups, and media companies. Proven track record of nurturing ventures from inception to substantial scale, delivering impressive results while managing profit and loss responsibilities. Specializations include Social Impact Funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIF), Business and Plant Operations, Marketing & PR, Business Development, CSR, Sustainability, and Team Management. Proficient in leading diverse teams across multiple locations and successfully managing multinational joint ventures. Committed to education, teaching Development Finance at esteemed institutions.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

SRW CONSTRUCTIONS
MUMBAI
01.2019 - Current
  • Transformed a INR 14 Cr business into a thriving INR 80 Cr enterprise with an order book exceeding INR 120 Cr
  • Successfully implemented a comprehensive strategic management plan that drove business growth, enhanced profitability, and ensured long-term sustainability
  • Implemented financial optimizations, reducing the cost of capital from 24% to 11%
  • Improved operational efficiency through incentives and empowerment of the workforce.

Independent Director

Capital First Commodities Ltd
Mumbai
10.2020 - Current
  • Board member to provide an impartial opinion to the existing management.
  • Setting executive compensation, providing expert advice on financial matters, and resolving conflicts between different parties.
  • Advising on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.

Consultant

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL
01.2022 - Current
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Director

STRUGENCE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT ADVISORS
MUMBAI
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Successfully launched and managed the Strugence Debt Fund, raising INR 100 Cr (USD 17M) for Affordable Housing
  • Conceptualized and launched India's pioneering SEBI registered INR 500 Cr (USD 75M) CSR Impact Fund, positively impacting 22 million lives
  • Established the Strugence Portfolio Management Service (PMS), securing fund commitments of INR 100 Cr (USD 17M)
  • Orchestrated the entire fund lifecycle, from documentation & approval to foreign investment approvals.

Co-founder and Senior Vice President

INDIAN CENTRE FOR CSR
MUMBAI
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Co-founded a Not-for-Profit CSR and Sustainability Advisory and Training Company
  • Played a pivotal role in shaping new CSR legislation as ICCSR representative
  • Forged strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations
  • Consulted major corporations on comprehensive CSR and sustainability strategies
  • Launched India's pioneering Master of Sciences Program in CSR & Ethical Management
  • Served as faculty at the University of Applied Sciences India campus.

Marketing Consultant

THE INFORMATION COMPANY, SOFTWARE START-UP
MUMBAI
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Devised marketing strategies and secured major clients
  • Utilized social media effectively for software marketing.

Co-Founder

IWISH.com
MUMBAI
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Created an e-commerce platform

Marketing & Business Head

JASUBHAI DIGITAL MEDIA
MUMBAI
01.2009 - 01.2009
  • Managed profit and loss responsibility and achieved an impressive 42% YOY growth.

Marketing & Business Head

ECONOMIC RESEARCH INDIA LTD, PR
01.2007 - 01.2009

• Helmed profit and loss responsibility and achieved impressive growth.

  • Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
  • Streamlined costs through proactive examination and improvement of operations.

Marketing & Business Head

01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Managed profit and loss responsibility and achieved an impressive 42% YOY growth.

Commissioned Officer

INDIAN NAVY
01.1989 - 01.1996

Education

MBA - Finance

Southeastern University
Washington DC
01.1999 - 2001.01

B.Tech -

National Institute of Technology
07.1985 - 1989.06

Skills

Financial Acumen: Proficient in financial management, fundraising, P/L analysis, and cost optimizationundefined

Accomplishments

  • Authored First CSR & Sustainability Report of IRCON International Ltd
  • Founding Editor of ‘CSR Today,' ‘Logistics 2.0,' ‘Industry 2.0'
  • Published India's top 500 manufacturing and top 500 SME ratings based on asset efficiency
  • Published SCM Metrics of top 500 manufacturing companies
  • Published various articles/papers on various topics, including 'Quality movement and six sigma in India,' 'ERP-through a looking glass,' 'Data warehousing,' 'Competitiveness of Indian industries,' 'Logistics-The last mile,' ‘Shop floor top floor integration challenges,' 'Enterprise asset management,' and ‘Success in Mergers & Acquisitions.'

Timeline

Consultant

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL
01.2022 - Current

Independent Director

Capital First Commodities Ltd
10.2020 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

SRW CONSTRUCTIONS
01.2019 - Current

Director

STRUGENCE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT ADVISORS
01.2014 - 01.2019

Co-founder and Senior Vice President

INDIAN CENTRE FOR CSR
01.2011 - 01.2014

Marketing Consultant

THE INFORMATION COMPANY, SOFTWARE START-UP
01.2009 - 01.2010

Co-Founder

IWISH.com
01.2009 - 01.2010

Marketing & Business Head

JASUBHAI DIGITAL MEDIA
01.2009 - 01.2009

Marketing & Business Head

ECONOMIC RESEARCH INDIA LTD, PR
01.2007 - 01.2009

Marketing & Business Head

01.2002 - 01.2007

MBA - Finance

Southeastern University
01.1999 - 2001.01

Commissioned Officer

INDIAN NAVY
01.1989 - 01.1996

B.Tech -

National Institute of Technology
07.1985 - 1989.06
Lt. SANJEEV VERMA