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Sourabh Surage

Sourabh Surage

Current - Dubai, UAE | Target - New Zealand/Australia

Summary

General management and operations professional with ~5 years of experience leading business operations, market expansion, and project delivery across India, Vietnam, and the UAE. Proven ability to build new business verticals, manage P&L-linked operations, scale teams, and deliver complex projects in fast-growing environments. Known for a hands-on, structured approach to execution and a strong bias toward accountability, delivery discipline, and long-term value creation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager – Business Operations

Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
  • Led business operations and execution across enterprise and international markets with ownership of delivery performance and cost control.
  • Built and scaled the enterprise vertical focusing on large repeat corporate accounts.
  • Managed end-to-end operations for projects valued at ~USD 10M in India and ~USD 4M in the UAE.
  • Supported establishment and scaling of UAE operations including hiring, vendor onboarding, and early project execution.
  • Initiated and scaled business generation through industry events contributing to a ~USD 15M sales funnel.
  • Led cross-functional teams across design, operations, and execution.
  • Currently involved in automation and robotics initiatives for future-ready execution.

Key Projects -

  • TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) - 75,000 SQM Office Design & Build, INDIA
  • Corporate Edge - 3,000 SQM Office Design & Build, Dubai, UAE
  • Crescent Petroleum - 1,200 SQM Office Design & Build, Sharjah, UAE
  • ICICI Prudential - 450 SQM Office Design & Build, Dubai, UAE
  • IndusInd Bank - 10,000 SQM Office Design & Build, Hyderabad, INDIA
  • B/S/H/ - 5,000 SQM Office Design & Build, Mumbai, INDIA
  • Meiji Shipping - 1,500 SQM Office Design & Build, Mumbai, INDIA
  • Simmonds Marshall - 2,500 SQM Office Design & Build, Pune, INDIA
  • Regus Coworking - 1,200 SQM Office Design & Build, Bangalore, INDIA

Senior Manager – Business Development

Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Delivered multiple commercial interior projects end-to-end across multiple locations in India - Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad.
  • Closed design & build engagements and supported enterprise clients.
  • Contributed to ERP and process improvement initiatives.
  • Secured 4.5+ CSAT (Customer Satisfaction) scores from the executed projects contributing additional GM (Gross Margin) of ~4%
  • Received best performer award in BD during 2021 annual team meet

Associate Analyst (Internship)

CRISIL Ltd. (S&P Global)
Mumbai, India
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Conducted industry research and financial analysis.
  • Identified cost structures and operational improvement opportunities.
  • Proposed direct distribution to reduce the distance as major profitable factor.

Education

Master of Technology - Energy Science & Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, IN-MH
2021

Bachelor of Technology - Energy Science & Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, MH
2020

Skills

  • General Management
  • Business Operations
  • P&L Ownership
  • Cost Control
  • Market Entry
  • Territory Build-out
  • Project Governance
  • Delivery Governance
  • Vendor Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Enterprise Client Management
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Systems Thinking

Additional Information

International exposure: India, Vietnam, UAE, Comfortable in small to mid-sized organisations, Open to employer-supported work visas and relocation

Preferred Locations

  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Brisbane

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2

Interests

Health and wellbeing, reading on spirituality and self-development, long-term thinking, reflective practices, and maintaining a balanced, sustainable lifestyle

Timeline

General Manager – Business Operations

Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

Senior Manager – Business Development

Flipspaces Technology Labs Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Associate Analyst (Internship)

CRISIL Ltd. (S&P Global)
05.2019 - 07.2019

Master of Technology - Energy Science & Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Bachelor of Technology - Energy Science & Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Sourabh Surage