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Rajagopalan Balasubramanian, CSCP

Rajagopalan Balasubramanian, CSCP

Mumbai

Summary

A highly capable, achievement-oriented professional with 35 years of experience, including 20 years as CEO and MD across international and domestic markets. Proven expertise in 3PL, freight forwarding, and logistics, with exposure to the Middle East, Africa, Far East, and India. Adept at driving profitability and growth through strategic leadership in multicultural environments. Current experience is consulting for logistics companies, training and teaching supply chain and counseling and mentoring.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consulting Trainer and Counsellor

05.2020 - Current
  • Advising logistics companies (3PL, freight forwarding) on strategy, growth, and profitability
  • Supporting startups and mature firms in India and overseas
  • Trainer, teacher, and career counsellor in supply chain management
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from ASCM

Chief Executive Officer

AMI Global Logistics India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Led strategic growth initiatives
  • Built strong teams, markets, and product portfolios

Chief Executive Officer

Freight Reach Services LLC, Dubai
07.2010 - 10.2017
  • Founded and scaled operations across Dubai and 12 African offices
  • Built strategic alliances, especially China–Africa trade lanes
  • Achieved consistent 20% YoY sales growth
  • Formed JV partnerships and reported directly to the Chairman

Group Managing Director

Swift Freight International LLC, Dubai
01.1998 - 03.2010
  • Led a team of 350 across 38 offices in 20 countries
  • Managed freight forwarding, supply chain, and logistics operations
  • Developed multimodal Sea-Air Model (SAM)
  • Oversaw ERP implementation, ISO 9000 QMS, and strategic expansion into China and India
  • Managed key accounts like Mars Chocolate and Adidas
  • Instrumental in high-value company sale

Region Head – West

Blue Dart Express Ltd. (DHL Subsidiary), India
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • Led courier and cargo operations across Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore
  • Managed 85 warehouses and 7 bonded metro hubs
  • Promoted thrice for outstanding performance

All India Distribution Manager

Lyka Labs Ltd., Mumbai
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Led order fulfillment and distributor management
  • Reported directly to the MD in ISO 9001 pharmaceutical operations

Depot Manager & Executive Assistant – Sales Admin

Themis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
01.1982 - 01.1986

Education

CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional

ASCM

MBA - undefined

University of Leicester
01.2004

M.Com - undefined

R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University
01.1987

B.Com - undefined

R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University
01.1981

Skills

  • Strategic Vision & Execution
  • Supply Chain Management (3PL, Courier, Freight Forwarding)
  • Market & Product Development
  • Multicultural Team Building
  • Financial Strategy & Profit Centre Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures
  • Customer Acquisition & Retention
  • Vendor Development & Buying Strategy
  • Organizational People structure, growth and motivation

Certification

  • Strategic Finance – Harvard Business School, USA (2003)
  • IATA Cargo & Dangerous Goods – Geneva (1996)
  • Leadership Development – Blue Dart Express (1996)
  • Internal Quality Auditor – Lloyds Register (1995)
  • Logistics Management – IIM Ahmedabad (1994)
  • Supply Chain Logistics – Rutgers University, USA (2017)
  • Managerial Accounting – University of Illinois, USA (2017)

LNGG

Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Spanish

Personal Details

  • Date of Birth: 4th September 1959
  • Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP tools
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Consulting Trainer and Counsellor

05.2020 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

AMI Global Logistics India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
04.2018 - 04.2020

Chief Executive Officer

Freight Reach Services LLC, Dubai
07.2010 - 10.2017

Group Managing Director

Swift Freight International LLC, Dubai
01.1998 - 03.2010

Region Head – West

Blue Dart Express Ltd. (DHL Subsidiary), India
01.1991 - 01.1997

All India Distribution Manager

Lyka Labs Ltd., Mumbai
01.1987 - 01.1990

Depot Manager & Executive Assistant – Sales Admin

Themis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
01.1982 - 01.1986

MBA - undefined

University of Leicester

M.Com - undefined

R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University

B.Com - undefined

R.A. Podar College, Mumbai University

CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional

ASCM
Rajagopalan Balasubramanian, CSCP