Rakesh Mehta

Expertise in leadership development & implementing business strategies geared towards innovation and profit maximization

Role
Director at ExxonMobil
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rakesh Mehta

Nearly 37 years of dynamic career that reflects year-on-year success in achieving business growth objectives with extensive experience in Sales & Marketing, Business Growth, Global Commercial Operations, People Development and Product Promotions- Experience in leading business development in new locations, setting up organizations from scratch across the globe including development & implementation of operating procedures- Proven abilities in Global Trading of petrochemical products ensuring overall pipeline growth, engaging teams to close sales & deliver services and providing ongoing support & training- Expertise in identifying & establishing strategic alliances / tie-ups with suitable business partners, resulting in deeper market penetration & profitability- Demonstrated Leadership skills in developing multicultural regional sales teams and managing people from different nationalities- Recognized as a change agent, persistent innovator and team motivator who has championed some of the most successful branding strategies, market analysis and product launch campaigns- Accountable for managing business over 500M$, managing profit center operations; exploring new revenue streams and increasing profitability- Functioning as a key member of global and regional business teams in designing and implementation of business strategies and influencing people without authority- Grooming Leaders for the global organization by providing mentor-ship and guidance for effective assimilation in their roles- Acting as an ambassador of the company and developing contacts in the industry, trade associations, government agencies, business partners and other stakeholders; responsible for addressing business related matters as a lead contact including regulatory, customs, etc- Quick Learner, Adaptable to changes, Ability to perform under pressure and meet timeline

Experience

  1. Director

    ExxonMobil

    Sep 2017 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

  • Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow

    Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

    1982 — 1984

  • University of Lucknow

    Master of Science (M.Sc.), Organic Chemistry

    1984 — 1986

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

    Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Polymer Science and Technology

    1986 — 1988

Skills

  • Polymers
  • Sales
  • Business Strategy
  • Sales Management
  • Market Development
  • International Sales
  • New Business Development
  • Business Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Teamwork
  • Building Relationships
  • Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
  • Situational Sales Negotiation
  • Hardwork
  • Petrochemical
  • Business Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Sap
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Crm
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • P&L Management
  • Negotiation
  • Resin
  • Budgets
  • Pricing
  • Key Account Management
  • International Business
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Intelligence
  • Operations Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Energy

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