Hi, I’m
Sharad Gowani
Operations head- VFS Global
UAE
Summary
Resourceful Operations Executive with 23 years of experience working in domestic and international positions. Hardworking professional leader skilled in both strategic planning and tactical execution. Experienced in financial management, operations, hiring and development. Talented at building collaborative partnerships and supporting employees in achieving professional success.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VFS Global Services Pvt LtdDubai
Deputy Head - VFS Tasheel Operations
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
• Responsible for sales and operations for Global Saudi operations across 30 countries
• Direct responsibility for the region's profitability and achievement of financial targets (EBITA) set by the company
• Develop and maintain relationship of the highest order with the Diplomatic Missions
• Undertake Business Development activities to acquire new contracts.
• Drive the Value Added Services and create new channels of revenue in collaboration for retail products for value added services
• Ensure highest levels of Employee and Customer Satisfaction
VFS Global Services Pvt LtdMumbai
Regional Head - West & South India and Sri Lanka
07.2020 - 01.2022
VFS Global Services Pvt LtdMumbai
Deputy Head Projects
05.2018 - 06.2020
VFS Global Services Pvt LtdJohannesburg
Regional Head - South, Central and East Africa
11.2014 - 04.2018
VFS Global Services Pvt LtdMumbai
General Manager of Projects
03.2012 - 10.2014
Cox And Kings LtdMumbai
Deputy General Manager
08.2005 - 01.2012
SOTC Pvt LtdMumbai
Manager - NRI Sales
08.2000 - 03.2005
Shoppers StopMumbai
Customer Service Associate
08.1999 - 08.2000
Education
IITC Bandra
Diploma In IATA from Travel And Tourism
09.1995 - 09.1996
National CollegeBandra West
BMS (Bachelor Of Business Management) from Commerce
06.1994 - 03.1999
Axelos Global Best PracticeUK
Prince 2 from Project Management
01.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Profitability and revenue generation
undefinedTimeline
Deputy Head - VFS Tasheel Operations
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Regional Head - West & South India and Sri Lanka
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 01.2022
Deputy Head Projects
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2020
Axelos Global Best Practice
Prince 2 from Project Management
01.2018 - 07.2018
Regional Head - South, Central and East Africa
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 04.2018
General Manager of Projects
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 10.2014
Deputy General Manager
Cox And Kings Ltd
08.2005 - 01.2012
Manager - NRI Sales
SOTC Pvt Ltd
08.2000 - 03.2005
Customer Service Associate
Shoppers Stop
08.1999 - 08.2000
IITC
Diploma In IATA from Travel And Tourism
09.1995 - 09.1996
National College
BMS (Bachelor Of Business Management) from Commerce
06.1994 - 03.1999
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