Tushar Kamat
Regional Head - Africa and Indian Sub-continent Region
- Role
- Regional Head - Africa and India Sub-continent at Sarjak Container Lines
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tushar Kamat
Aiming to lead the business development team involving critical logistics movements in a reputed organization enhancing value addition for customers. Comprehensive experience in driving revenue growth, profit margins, client acquisition, and customer satisfaction to new heights. Strategist with strong business acumen and proven ability to identify core business issues, restructure operations, and attain peak levels of performance. Collaborative leader skilled in motivating staff to achieve aggressive goals and objectives. Experienced in sales and contract negotiations. Strong and decisive leadership competencies, yet flexible in responding to changing organizational demands. Excellent knowledge of port operations, freight forwarding and also in-depth Management skills. Fluent in English & Indian languages.Specialties: An eye for detail in operations & finding most efficient solutions as per the demand of the situation. Ability to take up challenging tasks & tactfully handling work pressures. Achieved 5 basic soft skills of Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Problem Solving and Presentation.
Experience
Regional Head - Africa and India Sub-continent
Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Strategic LeadershipDevelop and execute the regional business strategy aligned with global objectives.Identify market opportunities, define trade lane strategies, and drive regional expansion.Lead market penetration initiatives in underserved or high-potential countries.2. Commercial ManagementManage sales and business development across the region.Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, and agents.Achieve revenue, volume, and profitability targets.3. Operations & Service DeliveryOversee day-to-day regional operations including bookings, documentation, container control, and space management.Ensure optimal routing, pricing, and transit times in coordination with carriers and internal teams.Drive continuous improvement in customer service levels.4. P&L and Financial OversightFull P&L responsibility for the Africa and Indian subcontinent region.Budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.Monitor KPIs and financial performance metrics.5. Regulatory & ComplianceEnsure compliance with local and international shipping regulations (customs, port authorities, trade laws).Manage risk and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.6. Team LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop multi-national, cross-functional teams.Align regional team and agency performance with organizational culture and goals.
Education
People's Education Society Thane
SSC
1986 — 1996
Datta Meghe College of Engineering
Bachelor's degree, Electronics
1999 — 2002
Vivekanand Education Society's Polytechnic
Diploma in Engineering, Industrial Electronics
1996 — 1999
Skills
- Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Engagement
- Freight Forwarding
- Freight
- Operations Management
- Customs Regulations
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Transportation
- Customer Service
- Procurement
- International Logistics
- Shipping
- Sales Management
- Logistics Management
- Logistics
- New Business Development
- Crm
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