Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
Academic Dossier
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Projects
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Mandar Desai

Mandar Desai

Mumbai

Summary

Results-driven Chief Executive Officer with 24 years with proven ability of leading team of Engineers in multifunctional areas across Environmental Engineering industry. Focusing on forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth, have demonstrated record of success in building successful teams, managing profitable operations, strengthening business and customer relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

SFC Environmental Technologies Pvt.Ltd.
1 2010 - Current
  • Leading team of Engineers and overseeing all technical and operational functions in areas across Environmental Engineering Industry that includes Sales, proposals, Project Execution and detailed Engineering.
  • Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Spearheaded product innovation efforts, bringing new products to market faster than competitors while maintaining quality standards.
  • Implemented strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting and solid decision-making capabilities.

Head - Environmental Business Group

Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Limited
08.1996 - 12.2009
  • Joined as a Trainee Engineer and grew up to “Head - Environmental Business Group.”
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Designed over 200 nos. Large and small Sewage Treatment Plants Involving aerobic and anaerobic biological processes.

Education

Masters in Environmental Engineering

VJTI, University of Mumbai
Mumbai
12.2000

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Hons)

VJTI, University of Mumbai
08.1996

Skills

  • Strategic Planning

  • Customer Relations

  • Business Planning

  • Relationship Management

  • Operational leadership

  • Expert in Environmental Process Engineering

  • Adopting best Engineering approach at optimum cost

  • Resource Planning

  • Overall Project Management of EPC Projects

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Good commercial and financial knowledge

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Process Engineer, 1996-1999 (Engineer)
  • Marketing and Sales Executive, 1999-2001 (Manager)
  • Functional Head – Proposals and Tendering, 2001-2005 (Sr. Manager) – leadership role
  • Project Manager – EPC Projects, 2005-2007 (AGM)
  • Functional Head – Environmental business, 2007-2010 (General Manager) – leadership role
  • Functional Head – Detailed Engineering, 2010-2014 (General Manager) – leadership role

Academic Dossier

  • Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering (Post graduation), V.J.T.I., University of Mumbai, 12/2000, 2nd Rank in Mumbai University
  • Batchers degree in Civil Engineering (Hons.) (Graduation), V.J.T.I., University of Mumbai, 08/1996
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering, K.J.Somaiya Polytechnic, Mumbai, 08/1993, 26th rank in Maharashtra state
  • Secondary School Certificate, Shivaji Technical High-school, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, 06/1990

Other Information

  • Traveled globally and got opportunity to understand latest concepts and technologies adopted by them.
  • Visited operating plants on various advanced technologies and could successfully implement a few in India.,
  • Visiting faculty and co-guide for Post Graduate students. (VJTI, Mumbai University).

Projects

  • Effluent treatment Plant at HPCL-Vizag Refinery, Consultant – EIL (Engineers India Ltd), INR..300 millions, 1998, Process Design and Engineering First large EPC proposal wherein I got hands on Training on Process Design.
  • Effluent treatment plant at IOCL – Mathura refinery, Consultant – Jacobs Engineering, INR..250 millions, 2002, Process Design and Engineering, Project Management, Commissioning.
  • ETP and recycling project for HPCL Mumbai Refinery, Consultant – EIL (Engineers India Ltd), INR..1200 millions, 2008, Sales and marketing, Process Design and Engineering. My responsibility included costing, technology Tie-ups and strategic bidding.
  • WTP/STP/ETP/DMRO and recycling project for HMEL-Bhatinda Refinery, Consultant – EIL (Engineers India Ltd), INR..3500 millions, 2009, Proposals and Tendering, Checking of Process Design and Engineering. As a head of the Environmental Business; my responsibility included costing, negotiations, technology tie-ups and strategic bidding.
  • 45 MLD CETP for cluster of textile units. Surat, Consultant and Engineer – SFC group, INR..800 millions, 2011, Complete Detailed Engineering I was leading the Consultancy and Detailed Engineering work. This plant was designed to handle complex effluent from various dyeing industries.
  • 130 MLD Sewage Recycling Project for MAHAGENCO-Nagpur, Consultant – NJS – Japan/ India, 1980 cr., 2012, Complete Detailed Engineering Leading Entire Detailed Engineering activities.
  • 6 MLD STP on advance technology for PWD-Goa, Consultant – JICA Consortium, Japan, 2013, Detailed Engineering Leading Entire Detailed Engineering activities.

Interests

Indian Classical Music

Timeline

Head - Environmental Business Group

Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Limited
08.1996 - 12.2009

Chief Executive Officer

SFC Environmental Technologies Pvt.Ltd.
1 2010 - Current

Masters in Environmental Engineering

VJTI, University of Mumbai

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Hons)

VJTI, University of Mumbai
Mandar Desai