Rajendra Dhandhukia — CEO
Rajendra started his career as a Medical Representative with GSK in 1981 and has grown through the line functions while working with Cipla, DRL, Sun, RPG Life Sciences, and Abbott. He has held various leadership positions as President, COO, and Director across organisations during the last 15 years of total 39 years of experience in the Indian Pharma Industry. His last stint was as the Managing Director with Veritaz (Aurobindo group company). Rajendra is a seasoned business and leadership coach who has honed his skills over the past five years by consulting with a diverse range of businesses and leaders. He has a strong inclination towards coaching next-generation entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enable them to achieve their aspirations and expand their businesses. His expertise lies in transforming mindsets and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. He has a knack for identifying areas of improvement and crafting actionable strategies to achieve success. His coaching style is personalised, goal-oriented, and focuses on building long-term success. His insights and guidance have helped businesses overcome challenges and achieve unprecedented success. His approach is not just about quick fixes, but rather about sustainable growth and development. Rajendra holds a bachelor’s degree in Science with Management studies from Chetna Institute of Management while specialising in Marketing & Sales Management from Bhartiya Vidya Peth, Mumbai. In 2020, Rajendra embarked on a new journey as a business and leadership coach. He is a certified Gallup coach and is also certified from WBECS (US) for Narrative Coaching. He has completed his certification from the Progress U (Singapore) executive coach program. Rajendra got his certification for an independent director from the Indian Institute of Directors in 2019. Rajendra believes in building sustainable businesses to unlock future potential, creating lasting value for customers, and architecting brands and talent while creating organisational assets. Commitment, Versatility, and people development are Rajendra’s hallmarks.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in the Pharmaceutical industry with a strong focus on coaching and business development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 31 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Board Governance
- Leadership
- Business Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Business Strategy
- Commercial Strategy
- Market Expansion
- Operational Management
- Market Access
- Sales Strategy
- Market Leadership
- Sales And Marketing
- Strategic Direction
- Sales Management
- Market Share Acquisition
Career Highlights
- 39 years of experience in the Indian Pharma Industry.
- Expert in coaching next-generation entrepreneurs and SMEs.
- Certified Gallup coach with multiple coaching certifications.
Work Experience
Aakaar Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
Board Member (1 yr 2 mos)
Rajendra Dhandhukia Consultancy
Business and Leadership Coach (6 yrs 2 mos)
Veritaz Healthcare Limited - Hyderabad
Managing Director (2 yrs 10 mos)
Abbott
Commercial Director (9 mos)
COO (4 yrs 1 mo)
Abbott Healthcare Ltd. (Erstwhile Piramal)
President Sales & Marketing (2 yrs 8 mos)
Piramal Healthcare Limited.
Vice President Sales and Marketing (5 yrs 8 mos)
Nicholas Piramal India Ltd
General Manager (Sales and Marketing) (2 yrs 11 mos)
Cipla
National Sales Manager. (4 yrs)
Regional Business Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
Area Business manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Sun pharmaceuticals India Limited
Zonal Business Manager (4 yrs 1 mo)
Education
D. M. S at Chetana Institute of Management.
D.M.S.M at Bharati Vidyapeeth
B. Sc. at Bhavan's college - andheri
