About Praful
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Experience
- Beyond AxisCo-founder & Principal AdvisorDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)The Hague, Netherlands• Advising top-tier logistics, transport, and shipping companies on digital transformation & supply chain strategy.• Leading AI-driven and IoT-enabled automation projects for logistics optimization.• Developing end-to-end digital freight & lead logistics solutions for market expansion.
- BrenntagDirector, Digital Transformation – Head of Digital Supply ChainDIGITAL AND ITApril 2023 - October 2024 (1 year and 6 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands• Led the development of a digital supply chain strategy, transforming the supply chain from a cost centre to a profit centre.• Established a Digital Transformation Hub in Amsterdam, connecting upstream & downstream operations to drive supply chain excellence.• Partnered with technology providers to implement AI, IoT, and automation solutions, improving visibility and efficiency across the supply chain.• Spearheaded recruitment and talent development, building a high-performing digital supply chain team.
- Maersk & APM TerminalsSenior Leadership RolesLOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINJanuary 2003 - January 2023 (20 years)Copenhagen, Denmark• As a Product Owner & Project Manager, led multi-million-dollar supply chain and digitalization programs across logistics & terminals business, including the development of the Supply Chain Platform (myMaerskSCM), Cargo Scanning Solutions, Solution Costing Platform and Verified Gross Mass implementation supporting multiple industries, enhancing end-to-end visibility and operational efficiency.• As a CPO, spearheaded the launch of a supply chain self-service platform under the corporate start-up initiative tailored for SMEs, with a $65M revenue potential over five years, expanding accessibility and accelerating digital adoption in global logistics.• As a Sr. Supply Chain Manager, established logistics value chain building blocks and solution engineering, advancing supply chain design and development for various industries worldwide.• As a Supply Chain Development Manager, developed and executed growth & market expansion strategies, driving new revenue streams beyond core shipping businesses and transforming logistics services into scalable solutions.• As a Sr. Product Manager, drove terminal business expansion, integrating terminals into the broader logistics ecosystem and transforming operations into a product-centric organization generating additional $150M+ annual revenue.• Functioned as an IT Program & Project Manager for various strategic initiatives, including a cargo scanning solution, VGM implementation, and critical document management & customs (CHB) integration projects, ensuring successful execution, resource optimization, and transparent reporting.
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Education
- Bachelors in Computer ScienceUniversity Of Mumbai2004
- Master's in Computer ApplicationsMaster's in Computer Applications
Certifications
- Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product ManagerAltimos2016
- ITIL FoundationDF Certifiering AB2012