Subramanian Rao

High-impact Senior Operations and Business Leader with 30+ years of cross-border experience architecting corporate infrastructure across India, Nigeria, and Ghana. Proven capability in scaling asset-heavy logistics platforms, maritime shipping networks, and multi-country commercial ventures. Excels at establishing bulletproof organizational order within highly ambiguous markets while managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls. Key Operational Milestones: Scale & Revenue: Drove 300% top-line growth to $8Mn in West Africa (BFSI/IT) and structured a landmark $18Mn shared banking operations Joint Venture. Asset & Fleet Management: Built an enterprise premium mobility network (150+ vehicles) from zero, securing multi-year SLAs with 18 luxury hotel brands (Marriot, Hilton, Ritz Carlton etc). Tech & Digital Transformation: Designed India's first online container tracking system across 15 ICDs. Advanced Automation Stack: Actively utilize modern AI to optimize corporate efficiency. Direct, hands-on command of Generative AI (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) for workflow architecture and rapid data synthesis. Deep proficiency in deploying Agentic AI and multi-agent systems to execute autonomous, multi-step tasks, automate complex supply chain logistics, and streamline business rules without human friction. Top/Primary Skills: Chief Operating Officer Profit & Loss (P&L) Management Supply Chain & Logistics Management Shipping & Freight Forwarding Enterprise Fleet Management Cross-Border Joint Ventures (JV) Process Automation (Agentic AI) Secondary/Supporting Skills: Generative AI (ChatGPT / Gemini / Claude) SLA & KPI Design ERP Implementation (Navision / SAP) Vendor & Contract Management Asset Liquidation & Risk Mitigation West Africa Market Operations (Nigeria / Ghana) Statutory Compliance