Ram Sitaraman
VP - Operations
About
Ram Sitaraman is a seasoned Vice President of Operations with extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, finance, and business development. He brings over 34 years of expertise across diverse sectors including manufacturing, oil & gas trading, and industrial products in India and the UAE. He has a proven track record in P&L management, cost reduction, and driving operational efficiency. He is seeking roles that leverage his strategic planning and team leadership capabilities to foster business growth.
Experience
Vice President – Operations
Nov 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 6 mosKosan Industries Pvt. Ltd. · Surat, India
- Led end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, quality, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and process optimization.
- Drove operational efficiency initiatives to improve productivity and cost control.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across operations, procurement, R&D, finance, and sales.
General Manager – Operations & Trading
2013 – 2017 · 4 yrsVirat International LLC · Dubai, UAE
- Managed trading operations, commercial activities, and business development initiatives.
- Handled supplier coordination, customer relationships, logistics, and operational planning.
- Supported profitability improvement and GCC market expansion strategies.
Group Finance & Business Development Manager
2010 – 2013 · 3 yrsDallas Trading Co. LLC · Dubai, UAE
- Managed finance, budgeting, MIS, and business development functions.
- Coordinated banking relationships and financial reporting.
- Supported strategic expansion and commercial growth initiatives.
Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts
2009 – 2010 · 1 yrSafintra Roofing India Ltd. · Mumbai
- Managed finance and accounts operations including budgeting, costing, taxation, and reporting.
General Manager
2007 – 2008 · 1 yrConfidence Petroleum India Ltd. · Mumbai
- Oversaw operational and commercial activities in the LPG cylinder manufacturing segment.
Skills
Financial Management
Operations & Manufacturing
Business Strategy & Leadership
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Madurai Kamaraj University · 1989