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 Ltd, Dubai
Deputy Head - VFS Tasheel Operations
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
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 Ltd, Mumbai
Regional Head - West & South India and Sri Lanka
2020.07 - 2022.01 (1 year & 6 months)
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Deputy Head Projects
2018.05 - 2020.06 (2 years & 1 month)
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd, Johannesburg
Regional Head - South, Central and East Africa
2014.11 - 2018.04 (3 years & 5 months)
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
General Manager of Projects
2012.03 - 2014.10 (2 years & 7 months)
Cox And Kings Ltd, Mumbai
Deputy General Manager
2005.08 - 2012.01 (6 years & 5 months)
SOTC Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Manager - NRI Sales
2000.08 - 2005.03 (4 years & 7 months)
Shoppers Stop, Mumbai
Customer Service Associate
1999.08 - 2000.08 (1 year)
Education
IITC , Bandra
Diploma In IATA from Travel And Tourism
1995.09 - 1996.09 (1 year)
National College , Bandra West
BMS (Bachelor Of Business Management) from Commerce
1994.06 - 1999.03 (4 years & 9 months)
Axelos Global Best Practice , UK
Prince 2 from Project Management
2018.01 - 2018.07 (6 months)
Skills
Profitability and revenue generation
undefinedTimeline
Deputy Head - VFS Tasheel Operations
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Regional Head - West & South India and Sri Lanka
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
2020.07 - 2022.01 (1 year & 6 months)
Deputy Head Projects
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
2018.05 - 2020.06 (2 years & 1 month)
Axelos Global Best Practice
Prince 2 from Project Management
2018.01 - 2018.07 (6 months)
Regional Head - South, Central and East Africa
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
2014.11 - 2018.04 (3 years & 5 months)
General Manager of Projects
VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd
2012.03 - 2014.10 (2 years & 7 months)
Deputy General Manager
Cox And Kings Ltd
2005.08 - 2012.01 (6 years & 5 months)
Manager - NRI Sales
SOTC Pvt Ltd
2000.08 - 2005.03 (4 years & 7 months)
Customer Service Associate
Shoppers Stop
1999.08 - 2000.08 (1 year)
IITC
Diploma In IATA from Travel And Tourism
1995.09 - 1996.09 (1 year)
National College
BMS (Bachelor Of Business Management) from Commerce
1994.06 - 1999.03 (4 years & 9 months)
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