Rajesh Menon
Director government
New Delhi
Summary
- Rajesh Menon is an accomplished technocrat and management professional with diverse experience and cross functional competencies in Government, Corporate sector and Academic institutions. A maritime specialist with the Government of India and worked on significant policy initiatives like Sagarmala, PM GatiShakti and National Logistic Policy.
- Successful in executing standard operating procedures to positively impact organizational goals and having strategic approach to decision-making. Knowledgeable about industry business practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
Logistic Division: Ministry of Commerce
New Delhi
07.2022 - Current
- Maritime Expert in the Technical support unit set up for the PM's mega infrastructure projects appraisals in the country.
- Implementing National Logistic Policy initiatives and Stakeholder Engagement.
- Maritime Knowledge Support for Policy Interventions.
Asst Vice President
Ministry of Port Shipping and Waterways
New Delhi
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Head of the Sagarmala Project Management Unit, monitoring key Maritime Infrastructure Projects.
- Member of the Policy team for drafting Cabinet notes, Policy guidelines, and Knowledge Papers for the Ministry.
Vice President and CMO
Karaikal Port
Chennai
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Managing Special Projects and Business Development Initiatives
- Managing Company Boards and Corporate communications
General Manager
Adani Group
Ahmedabad
05.2006 - 08.2018
- 13 years of multifaceted experience in business development, strategic initiatives, marketing, and operations in the domain of ports and industrial estates.
- Managing People and Processes in implementing programs and projects.
- Engaging with senior government and corporate sector executives for business purposes.
- Company performance and risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Business Manager
National Institute of Design
Ahmedabad
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Instrumental in setting up Design Consultancy Services, where non-educational activities like Training and Designing were integrated and marketed for commercial purposes.
- Managing Design Programs and Projects
- Corporate communication and Media engagement
Education
Master's - Business Management
Faculty of Management Studies, MS University of Baroda
Vadodara12-2000
Bachelor - Engineering
Mangalore University
Manipal 06-1993
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Industry Expertise
- Corporate Governance
- Relationship Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Team Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Government relations
- Program Management
Affiliations
- National Maritime Foundation
- Institute of Directors
- IICA-certified Independent Director
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in setting up Design Consultancy Services at the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad.
- Succesfully handled major investment deals , business planning strategic project implementation through leadership and team management
- Set up and led a Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Sagarmala division of the Ministry of Shipping.
- Guided policymakers in various facets of Maritime Trade and evaluated key infrastructure projects for the Government of India.
Publications
- Published papers in reputed journals.
- Authored books.
- Contributes to the Hindu Business Line and EXIM newsletter.
- Newsletter 'Maritime Musing' published through LinkedIn.
Academicinvolvement
Visiting and Co-Faculty, IIM Mumbai, NIT Calicut, Teaches various topics of maritime management, public policy, and corporate governance.
Certification
Certified Independent Director in the data bank of Ministry of Corporate affairs
Certified Councillor and Cognitive Behavior Therapist
Timeline
Associate Director
Logistic Division: Ministry of Commerce
07.2022 - Current
Asst Vice President
Ministry of Port Shipping and Waterways
04.2021 - 06.2022
Vice President and CMO
Karaikal Port
11.2018 - 03.2020
General Manager
Adani Group
05.2006 - 08.2018
Business Manager
National Institute of Design
01.2003 - 04.2006
Master's - Business Management
Faculty of Management Studies, MS University of Baroda
Bachelor - Engineering
Mangalore University
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