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Sukhvinder Singh

Summary

Results-driven management professional prepared to lead and innovate within this role. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and steadfast commitment to achieving targets. Skilled in leadership, project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GM

Indus Towers Limited
05.2022 - Current


  • Strategic Planning: Designed a comprehensive roadmap for EV charging infrastructure at Indus Towers, including a Go-to-Market strategy, detailed business/revenue models, and an operational playbook.
  • Business Development: Established strategic partnerships, created new revenue streams, and developed a financial modeling tool for project evaluations.
  • Infrastructure Development: Built supply and demand-side partnerships for charging stations, ensuring optimal locations, multi-EV compatibility, and adherence to safety standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with enterprises, fleet operators, government bodies, real estate partners, and EV OEMs to drive infrastructure setup.
  • Team Building: Recruited a core team across management, operations, and sales to support project growth.

Key Achievements:


  • Launched Indus Towers' first EV charging station integrated with CMS and a mobile app within 3 months.
  • Developed a flagship station at DLF Cybercity with revenue-generating “Visual Display” features.
  • Pioneered the industry's first "Annuity Model" in the EV charging business.

AVP: Regional Head

BluSmart Mobility Pvt. Limited
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operational Leadership: Launched operations for India's largest electric ride-hailing company in Bengaluru as Business Head, securing the city's first aggregator license for the company.
  • P&L Ownership: Managed revenues, costs, and margins in alignment with company goals, overseeing a fleet, three charging super hubs, and maintaining a 4.9-star customer rating.
  • Strategic Planning: Designed business strategies, commercial models, and supply-demand frameworks for the EV charging infrastructure, creating a comprehensive operational playbook.
  • Team Building: Recruited and mentored a team of 50+ members, including management-level leaders, to drive regional growth.


Key Achievements:

  • Won the Bengaluru airport tender for BluSmart, surpassing a major MNC competitor.
    Spearheaded scalable processes, systems, and talent development to support 5x growth potential in the region.
  • Process Optimization: Introduced new technologies, streamlined operations, and established SOPs, standards, and security measures to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Collaboration: Worked with central marketing, business, finance, and product teams to create tailored marketing campaigns for the region.
  • Goal Setting: Defined objectives and guided teams across functions to achieve key outcomes and drive success.

Network Development Manager

Royal Dutch Shell
04.2021 - 06.2022


  • Leadership and Network Development: Led the accelerated network development plan for Shell Mobility in Karnataka and Telangana, overseeing a team of Network Project Managers (NPMs).
  • Capex Management: Managed a double-digit USD million Capex budget for real estate acquisition and project execution.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all projects adhered to permitting and compliance requirements from local and central government authorities.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with internal teams (Marketing, EPCM, FMC, S&O) and external stakeholders (real estate consultants, permitting agencies, and government bodies) to deliver annual and multi-year mobility real estate acquisition and network commissioning plans.
  • Strategic Planning: Developed and executed real estate acquisition strategies, permitting processes, VA projects, and Capex programs with the global ND team and business partners. Prepared multi-year plans (MYP) and SIR projections for strategic visibility.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensured qualitative project/site selection, driving volume delivery in the first year while maintaining end-to-end accountability for project execution.
  • Government Relations: Acted as the single point of contact for Shell Mobility's government relations, driving advocacy efforts to enhance ease of doing business.


Key Achievements

  • Exceeded targets for real estate acquisition, site commissioning, Capex spend, and securing multi-year pipeline projects in 2021.
  • Contributed 20% of the total network volume through cluster sites in the calendar year 2021.
  • Successfully managed close to USD XX million in Capex for real estate acquisitions in 2021.
  • Secured double-digit sites to bolster the multi-year pipeline.
  • Advocated for key policy wins with government stakeholders, improving operational efficiency and regulatory processes.
  • Youngest member of Shell Mobility's Network India Leadership Team.
  • Enhanced network efficiency through strategic planning for infrastructure upgrades and expansions.

Senior DO Project Manager

Shell
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Program Management: Led the development of a Dealer/Franchisee Operated network, managing end-to-end processes from franchisee identification and LOI issuance to permitting, engineering coordination, and safe site construction to ensure seamless project startups and alignment with IP assumptions.
  • Market Strategy: Analyzed market trends and competitive landscapes to deliver a compelling Partner Value Proposition (PVP) and P&L matrix for dealers and partners.
  • Revenue Generation: Enhanced the Platform Value Proposition (PVP) by identifying additional revenue streams, such as Non-Fuel Retailing (NFR), with store formats catering to FMCG, car care, and motorist needs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams (S&O, Marketing, Pricing) to improve delivery efficiency and support the Dealer Operated (DO) channel.
  • Partner Support: Guided partners and their teams on HSSE, procurement, vendor selection, and compliance while mentoring DO Project Managers across southern India to build capabilities and improve delivery.
  • Government Liaison: Engaged with government and statutory agencies to expedite permitting processes.


  • Played a pivotal role in developing the DO Network strategy for Shell Mobility.
  • Successfully commissioned:

The first commercial franchisee-operated format.
The first integrated LSA site with NFR.
The first woman franchisee partner, fostering a culture of Diversity & Inclusion.


  • Recognized as the Best Performer for four consecutive years (till 2020), achieving top quartile results in project delivery, volumes, and network expansion.
  • Delivered the highest network volume in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic by commissioning the maximum number of projects in the Shell network.
  • Achieved record cycle time of 155 days for project delivery (from LOI to OTP) with a focus on safety and quality.
  • Awarded 1st Runner-Up for safety miles in 2018, promoting a strong HSSE mindset.
  • Secured the maximum number of licenses, driving uninterrupted growth of Shell's retail footprint in India.

DO Project Manager

Royal Dutch Shell
05.2017 - 05.2020

Territory Sales Manager

Nayara Energy Ltd, ESSAR Oil Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Retail Outlet Commissioning: Successfully commissioned 25+ retail outlets in Bangalore City and nearby districts, consistently meeting or exceeding annual targets.
  • Sales Growth: Achieved a 20% increase in sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans tailored to market dynamics.
  • Strategic Planning: Prepared sales estimates, financial forecasts, P&L analyses, and volume extraction plans for NROs, driving informed decision-making and profitability.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Secured critical approvals, including 30+ DC NOCs , local administrative clearances, and NHAI permissions, ensuring smooth project execution.
  • Legal Coordination: Collaborated with lawyers and the legal department to prepare documentation, reducing approval timeframes .
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensured all retail outlets adhered to local authority regulations and company standards, maintaining a 100% compliance rate.

Assistant Manager (Sales)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
07.2008 - 11.2012
  • Business Analysis: Analyzed OMC reports and sales trends to develop strategies and forecast product allocation.
  • Sales & P&L: Managed annual sales of INR 4 billion across 45 ROs in 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh, overseeing P&L and market share growth.
  • Marketing & Loyalty: Led promotional campaigns and managed a loyalty card customer base through a team of executives.
  • B2C/B2B Sales: Drove lubricant sales and executed district-level marketing strategies to boost market presence.
  • Capital Investment & Real Estate: Reviewed expansion proposals and handled lease renewals, negotiations, and registrations.
  • Operations Management: Managed supply and distribution of MS and HSD to 200 ROs across Punjab, leading a team of 170+.


Key Achievements:

  • Recognized as Top Performer with the highest market share gain in FY 2011-12 (+1.4% for Petrol & Diesel).
  • Successfully commissioned 5 ROs and completed 15 upgrades with a capex of INR 50 million.
  • Reduced supply losses from 1% to 0.3% and pending loads from 20% to 5% through strategic load distribution.
  • Promoted within a year for exceptional operational performance and transitioned to a sales role.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration, Marketing

SCDL
01.2016

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi College of Engineering
01.2008

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Project Management
  • P&L Management
  • Partner Development & Management
  • New Market Entry
  • Organizational development

    Operations management

Entrepreneurial Experience

  • Sales Project Management: Managed purchase, modifications, RTO documentation, and insurance for 200+ HCVs/Cars , ensuring smooth execution.
  • Sales Strategy & Procurement: Developed procurement plans and sales strategies, boosting HCV sales by 20% in Punjab and Haryana.
  • Customer Relations: Built strong networks with brokers and agents, facilitating sales of 50+ high-end vehicles in Delhi/Punjab, with 30% repeat customers .
  • Process Optimization: Streamlined processes, collaborating with banks to secure and resell 100+ auctioned vehicles , improving efficiency and profitability.

Certification

Channel Management, ISB, Hyderabad

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/08/86

Extracurricular Activities

Participant of S.A.E. Formula Student Racing Competition held at UK in July 2006. Exhibitor at Auto Expo 2006. Organized event 'Blitzkrieg' as 'Chief Organizer' in 2007.

Timeline

AVP: Regional Head

BluSmart Mobility Pvt. Limited
06.2022 - 05.2023

GM

Indus Towers Limited
05.2022 - Current

Network Development Manager

Royal Dutch Shell
04.2021 - 06.2022

Senior DO Project Manager

Shell
06.2020 - 03.2021

DO Project Manager

Royal Dutch Shell
05.2017 - 05.2020

Territory Sales Manager

Nayara Energy Ltd, ESSAR Oil Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2017

Assistant Manager (Sales)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
07.2008 - 11.2012

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Delhi College of Engineering

Channel Management, ISB, Hyderabad

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration, Marketing

SCDL
Sukhvinder Singh