Sanjay Lodha

Business Development Executive

Dubai, United Arab Emirates32 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of cross-border leadership experience
  • Proven record of double-digit revenue growth
  • Expert in technology commercialization and strategic alliances
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global Business Leader in the Energy sector with expertise in technology commercialization and strategic growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technology CommercializationGlobal Business StrategyP&l ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationMarket ExpansionMarket GrowthSalesRefiningOperations Engineering

Other Skills

StrategyRegional Market ExpansionManagementLeadershipStrategic PartnershipsCross-Cultural Team ManagementBoard Advisory ServicesDiagnostic Selling & Customer Value PropositionsStrategic Commercial LeadershipTechnology Licensing & Product LaunchStrategic AlliancesGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipRefining & PetrochemicalsHigh-Stakes Negotiation & Stakeholder EngagementInspirational Speaking & Industry Thought Leadership

About

Global Business & Strategy Leader | Energy, Refining & Industrial Technology | P&L Leadership | Strategic Alliances | Market Growth & Transformation | US Billon dollar plus Sales Impact As a Global Business & Strategy Leader with over 25 years of cross-border experience, I have led transformative growth and strategic initiatives across Energy, Refining, and Industrial Technology sectors. My career spans leadership roles in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where I have consistently driven performance, innovation, and sustainable value creation. I specialize in P&L leadership, strategic alliances, and market expansion, with a proven record of turning emerging technologies into profitable business platforms. My approach combines strategic vision, customer-centric thinking, and operational discipline to deliver measurable impact in complex, high-stakes environments. Throughout my career with leading organizations including Tubacex Group, Chevron USA & Grace JV, and Shell USA, I have launched breakthrough technologies, negotiated multimillion-dollar global partnerships, and built cross-functional teams that deliver results. I have successfully secured long-term contracts with global energy majors such as Reliance, Indian Oil, Saudi Aramco, KNPC, Exxon and BAPCO, driving consistent double-digit revenue growth and expanding market presence across key geographies. Recognized as a strategic advisor and business transformation architect, I thrive at the intersection of technology innovation and commercial strategy. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration, trust, and empowerment — enabling teams to execute complex projects with precision and purpose. As a U.S. citizen with global business fluency, I bring a balanced perspective that aligns global strategy with regional execution. My passion lies in advancing technology-driven solutions, enabling sustainable growth, and shaping the future of the industrial and energy value chain. If you’re exploring opportunities to drive strategic growth, market expansion, or technology transformation, I welcome meaningful connections and collaborative discussions.

Experience

Euro petroleum consultants

Vice President of Business Development

Feb 2026Present · 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Tubacex

Global Business Director Tubacoat/Green Hydrogen

Aug 2018Feb 2026 · 7 yrs 6 mos · Dubai, UAE · Remote

  • Led global commercialization of breakthrough coating technologies for refining and petrochemical sectors.
  • Forged strategic alliances with major oil and technology firms, creating new market segments and accelerating growth.
  • Built global representative network driving business expansion across key regions.
  • Speaker and moderator at leading oil & gas conferences worldwide.
Technology CommercializationStrategyGlobal Business StrategyRegional Market ExpansionManagementLeadership+13

Chevron

Business Director

Aug 2014Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Dubai, UAE

  • Delivered 30% YoY revenue growth; achieved $67M in 2017 with full P&L responsibility.
  • Secured long-term catalyst contracts with KNPC, SAUDI ARAMCO, EQUATE, and BAPCO.
  • Established JV operations in the Middle East, boosting profitability and market share with $300M revenue in 3 years.
  • Strengthened sales and technical teams through strategic hiring and cross-functional leadership.
Technology CommercializationStrategyGlobal Business StrategyRegional Market ExpansionManagementLeadership+13

Shell

2 roles

Director

Apr 2010May 2014 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Negotiated multi-year technology and catalyst supply agreements with Reliance, Indian Oil, and Govt. Of India generating $50M annual revenue with 20% growth and P&L responsibility
  • Captured 35% market share in India through diagnostic selling and customer value proposition strategies.
  • Led commercialization of advanced technologies across global markets with a team of 20 professionals.
Technology CommercializationStrategyGlobal Business StrategyRegional Market ExpansionManagementLeadership+15

Country Manager, Licensing and Catalysts,India

May 2002Apr 2010 · 7 yrs 11 mos

  • Built $40M/Year catalyst business in India; positioned Shell as premium licensor and catalyst supplier
  • Delivered $600M in revenue over eight years via strategic growth
  • Developed platinum accounts including Reliance, Government of India and Indian Oil
  • Led a team of sales professionals, achieving 18-20% growth in new business development by implementing strategic account planning and cross-functional leadership
  • Initiated and Established Shell India office and catalyst business.
  • Launched hydro-processing catalyst business with Indian Oil and Reliance
  • Secured $35M in combined revenue through JV agreements with P&L responsibility.
Technology CommercializationStrategyRegional Market ExpansionStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentP&L Management+9

Degussa corporation

Senior Sales Manager, USA

Dec 1997Apr 2002 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Houston, Texas Area

  • ✔ Integral part of business team responsible for sales, marketing and product development of various chemical catalysts into the refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and polymer markets in North America.
StrategyRegional Market ExpansionBusiness DevelopmentSalesDiagnostic Selling & Customer Value PropositionsStrategic Commercial Leadership+3

Chevron

Process and Operations Engineers

Jan 1990Jan 1995 · 5 yrs · Houston, Texas Area

  • Chevron USA Inc., El Paso Refinery
  • ✔ Responsible for Developing expertise as process and operations engineering on various
  • refining units.
  • ✔ Developed extensive plant turnaround experience, excellent troubleshooting skills and
  • expertise on various refining units.
Regional Market ExpansionDiagnostic Selling & Customer Value PropositionsStrategic Commercial LeadershipTechnology Licensing & Product LaunchRefining & PetrochemicalsHigh-Stakes Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement+2

Education

University of Idaho USA

MS — CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Jan 1988Jan 1991

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Management

Jan 2009Jan 2009

Indian School of Business

Leadership for Top Management

Jan 2011Jan 2011

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