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Sunita Desai

Sunita Desai

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Export Consultant · Export & Trade

Chennai, IN 23+ years 4.7 rating Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada
AI Trust Score
87
Based on experience, awards, verified skills & endorsements
AI Match
72%
Projects Delivered
48+
Client Rating
4.7 / 5
Industries Served
7
Repeat Engagements
75%

About

Sunita Desai is a seasoned Export Consultant with 23+ years across Godrej, HDFC, Mahindra Group. Export Consultant with proven track record across export & trade transformations for MSMEs and enterprises across India and APAC. Known for execution rigor, mentorship and a measurable track record of business impact.

Professional Experience

Vice President

2016 – Present · 8 yrs

Godrej

  • Led export & trade transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹60Cr with 20+ direct reports
  • Delivered 30% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Regional Head

2010 – 2016 · 6 yrs

HDFC

  • Led export & trade transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹78Cr with 58+ direct reports
  • Delivered 39% efficiency improvement through process redesign

General Manager

2005 – 2010 · 5 yrs

Mahindra Group

  • Led export & trade transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹357Cr with 53+ direct reports
  • Delivered 21% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Practice Head

2001 – 2005 · 4 yrs

Wipro

  • Led export & trade transformation across multi-region operations
  • Managed P&L of ₹137Cr with 32+ direct reports
  • Delivered 39% efficiency improvement through process redesign

Awards & Recognition

Customer Champion
Godrej · 2013

Recognised for exceptional contribution to export & trade strategy and execution.

Employee of the Year
HDFC · 2024

Recognised for exceptional contribution to export & trade strategy and execution.

Excellence in Leadership
Mahindra Group · 2021

Recognised for exceptional contribution to export & trade strategy and execution.

Top Performer
Wipro · 2023

Recognised for exceptional contribution to export & trade strategy and execution.

Key Achievements & Impact

Cost Optimisation Programme
Reduced operating cost
₹47Cr annual savings
Digital Transformation
Increased productivity
55% throughput uplift
Team Scaling
Built high-performance team
64+ professionals hired
Market Expansion
Entered new geographies
9 new markets opened

Major Projects & Outcomes

ERP Rollout
Godrej · 2024
18% improvement in margin
Supply Chain Redesign
HDFC · 2023
20% improvement in lead time
Working Capital Optimisation
Mahindra Group · 2022
30% improvement in cash cycle
Plant Modernisation
Wipro · 2021
39% improvement in compliance
Export Compliance Programme
Godrej · 2020
13% improvement in retention

Peer & Company Endorsements

Arvind Kumar
Arvind Kumar — CEO, Godrej

"Sunita brings unmatched depth in export & trade. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Sneha Iyer
Sneha Iyer — Founder, HDFC

"Sunita brings unmatched depth in export & trade. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Imran Qureshi
Imran Qureshi — Managing Director, Mahindra Group

"Sunita brings unmatched depth in export & trade. The clarity, execution discipline and mentorship are exceptional."

Skills & Expertise

Leadership90%
Strategy98%
Operations78%
Finance99%
Communication83%

Certifications

  • Six Sigma Black BeltASQ · 2015
  • PMPPMI · 2020
  • Certified Export & Trade ProfessionalIIM Executive Education · 2022

Publications & Patents

  • "Export & Trade Playbook for Indian MSMEs" — HBR India, 2020
  • "Leadership in Transition" — Economic Times, 2019
  • Process patent IN-2010015 for workflow automation

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