Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership And Industry Expertise
Key Transformation Projects
Key Leadership Strengths
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Thameem Ansari A

Thameem Ansari A

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Maersk, driving operational excellence and digital transformation. Expert in AI and business process automation, achieving significant efficiency gains. Skilled in stakeholder management and revenue optimization, fostering sustainable growth and enhancing customer experience through innovative solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate General Manager (AGM) – Execution & Operations

MAERSK
Chennai
09.2022 - Current
  • Leading SCM Lead Logistics & Financial Operations for North America (USA & Canada) with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and revenue optimization
  • Achieved 25% efficiency gains in logistics operations and 15% in financial operations by automating workflows, leveraging AI-powered analytics, and standardizing global processes
  • Reduced unbilled revenue from 15% to 5%, improved data accuracy from 85% to 99%, and increased on-time deliveries from 87% to 95% through predictive analytics and automation
  • Led AI-driven Knowledge Management & Automation initiatives, building an intelligent chatbot using Microsoft Copilot, reducing manual interventions by 40%
  • Implemented Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) and AI-powered case management, leading to a 30% reduction in operational queries and improved decision-making speed
  • Established performance scorecards, KPIs, and cost-efficiency benchmarks, ensuring sustainable business growth and improved financial visibility

Associate Director – Service Excellence

Chennai
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led end-to-end process transformation for multiple Fortune 500 clients, including Amazon Retail, AT&T, DIRECTV, Microsoft, McAfee, and DHL
  • Designed and deployed AI, RPA, and Machine Learning-driven automation frameworks, driving scalability, cost reduction, and improved customer experience
  • Increased Quarterly Net Income (QNI) by $1.2M through workflow automation, sentiment analytics, Smart IVR, and AI-powered process reengineering
  • Exceeded performance goals by streamlining workforce management, quality control, and service delivery models

Key Leadership Role

AT&T Entertainment Group
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • 146% sales growth in 10 months, achieving #1 global ranking across 30+ vendors
  • Drove 20% increase in unit sales across all categories through sales process optimization and automation

Key Leadership Role

AT&T ConnecTech
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Expanded customer base, boosted NPS from -2% to 77%, and improved resolution rates from 55% to 85%

Key Leadership Role

Microsoft Accounts & Billing
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Enhanced NPS from 65% to 79% through automation, digital efficiencies, and process enhancements

Key Leadership Role

Microsoft PC Safety
01.2007 - 12.2012
  • Led technical and fraud prevention initiatives, streamlining cybersecurity support

Education

CPLCM -

IIM - Indian Institute of Management
Indore

Strategic Supply Chain Mastery Certification -

IIT Madras & CII-IL
Madras

B.Tech - Information Technology

Bharath University
Chennai

IIM Alumni -

IIM Indore

Skills

  • Transformation Leadership & Change Management
  • Global Supply Chain & Financial Operations Strategy
  • AI Machine Learning
  • Business Process Automation
  • P&L Management
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Customer Experience
  • Service Model Evolution
  • Lean, Agile, Six Sigma Process Excellence
  • Data Analytics, BI
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management

Leadership And Industry Expertise

Global Supply Chain & Financial Operations, KPI Management, Process Excellence, AI, RPA, ML, and IPA Implementation, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Revenue Optimization, Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Engagement

Key Transformation Projects

  • AI-Driven Knowledge Management & Automation, Built an AI chatbot using Microsoft Copilot, serving as a centralized knowledge base and information repository, reducing manual effort by 40%., Automated case management workflows, leading to a 30% reduction in operational queries and improved decision-making speed., Deployed Smart Solve for Technical Issues, AI-driven Case Resolution, and Predictive Analytics, improving First Contact Resolution (FCR) and reducing rework cycles.
  • Supply Chain & Financial Operations Transformation, Led a global automation project, delivering a 20% efficiency gain and 150+ FTE savings through workflow enhancements and RPA-driven solutions., Implemented intelligent forecasting models, minimizing revenue leakage and optimizing financial operations.
  • Enterprise Growth & Revenue Optimization, Redefined service models, standardized global operations, and consolidated workforce strategies, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness., Developed AI-powered real-time dashboards and predictive analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Key Leadership Strengths

  • Transformation Leadership & Change Management
  • Global Supply Chain & Financial Operations Strategy
  • AI, Machine Learning & Business Process Automation
  • P&L Management & Revenue Optimization
  • Customer Experience & Service Model Evolution
  • Lean, Agile & Six Sigma Process Excellence
  • Data Analytics, BI & Intelligent Forecasting
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management at a Global Scale

Affiliations

✅ Proven track record in driving P&L growth, AI-driven automation, and global business transformations.

✅ Expertise in leading cross-functional teams, strategic execution, and performance-driven leadership.

✅ Recognized leader in operational efficiency, cost management, and digital transformation.

✅ Award-winning innovator, leveraging AI and analytics to improve business scalability and profitability.

Accomplishments

🏆 Operational Transformation Leader Award – Bharat Leadership Excellence Awards

🏆 Best Operations & Management Awards – Presented by Top Clients for Outstanding Leadership & Business Impact

🏆 Star Award – Multiple quarters for delivery, initiatives, process enhancements, and business efficiency

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Associate General Manager (AGM) – Execution & Operations

MAERSK
09.2022 - Current

Associate Director – Service Excellence

08.2020 - 08.2022

Key Leadership Role

AT&T Entertainment Group
01.2018 - 12.2020

Key Leadership Role

AT&T ConnecTech
01.2015 - 12.2018

Key Leadership Role

Microsoft Accounts & Billing
01.2012 - 12.2015

Key Leadership Role

Microsoft PC Safety
01.2007 - 12.2012

CPLCM -

IIM - Indian Institute of Management

Strategic Supply Chain Mastery Certification -

IIT Madras & CII-IL

B.Tech - Information Technology

Bharath University

IIM Alumni -

IIM Indore
Thameem Ansari A