Sandeep Chandna

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India26 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Ranked No.14 among Top 100 CSOs 2023
  • Awarded Sustainability World Businessperson of the Year 2023
  • Led multiple sustainability initiatives at Tech Mahindra
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability Executive with extensive experience in IT and Oil & Gas sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate SustainabilityStrategic PlanningEmployee EngagementBusiness DevelopmentProgram ManagementProject ManagementInformation Technology

Other Skills

Performance ManagementBusiness StrategyOrganizational LeadershipVendor ManagementLeadershipITILService ImprovementCustomer Experience ManagementInnovationSystem ImplementationTalent AcquisitionTeam Management

About

With over 26 years of experience in IT & IT services, oil & gas, and infrastructure industries, I am a versatile, goal-driven, and results-oriented executive leader who has led the sustainability agenda at Tech Mahindra from the initiation stage to the leadership position today. As the Chief Sustainability Officer, I develop and implement the sustainability framework, policies, and standards in line with national and international best practices, and communicate regularly with the board members on the key sustainability issues and their potential business impact. Most Recent Accomplishments are 1) Ranked at No.14 in the List of Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officer 2023. Only Indian company CSO in the list. https://lnkd.in/dheUCzMh 2) BW Businessworld "Sustainability World Businessperson of the Year" at the BW Businessworld Sustainable World Awards 2023 https://x.com/tech_mahindra/status/1729091028672761869?s=20 I also create a common vision for the company, identify opportunities to demonstrate how sustainability creates competitive advantages, and provide a holistic picture of the consequences of business decisions. I have been instrumental in several key policy advocacy initiatives, leading a diverse stakeholder base and being recognized by the national and international agencies. I have enabled Tech Mahindra to achieve multiple sustainability awards and distinctions. Tech Mahindra as only Indian Company : • In clean 200 list in 2021, In 100 most sustainable companies of Corporate Knights • To score 'A' in CDP Climate & CDP Water in 2023 • To be awarded First Terra Carta Seal by His Majesty King Charles lll • To be in the clean 200 list. https://www.asyousow.org/report-page/2021-clean200 I am passionate about driving sustainability excellence and innovation across the organization and beyond.

Experience

Tech mahindra

3 roles

Program Management Head at client VHA, Australia Tech Mahindra Ltd.

Mar 2010Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Defined project governance methodology for Managed Service Program spanning across 4 locations, with 24X7 support on BSS Systems services for an Australian based customer
  • Implemented ITIL based framework for running Operations and L2 support
  • Defined and Implemented new 84 SLA based regime to deliver against business KPIs for IT
  • Governed implementation of BMC Suite of products for running Managed Service Program and ITIL based framework
  • Implemented Service Improvement methodology for achieving 10% year on year efficiency gain
  • Setup Offshore Delivery Center and governed 70:30 Offshore: Onsite model to meet Customer and TechM financial goals without having to drop throughput of system
  • This role was onsite with Australian work permit.
Program ManagementITILService Improvement

Chief Sustainability Officer

Promoted

Mar 2009Present · 17 yrs 1 mo

  • Developed the governance structure and processes, created and implemented a Sustainability Framework of Corporate Policies and standards in line with national and international standards.
  • Regularly communicate with the members of the board on the key sustainability issues and their potential business impact.
  • Created a common vision for the company, identify opportunities to demonstrate how sustainability creates competitive advantages and provide with a more fulsome picture of the consequences (both negative and positive) of a business decision.
  • Created the Sustainability BSC targets of the senior business leader on Yearly basis
  • Devised a voluntary Green Marshall Program of green ambassadors for various green initiatives within Organization
  • Devised a methodology to develop a carbon price and have implemented carbon pricing in the system
  • Engage with the external stakeholders including investors, supply chain partner, govt. agencies, and academicians and gather their input to bring the outside view internally.
  • Fulfill the statutory requirements (such as SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs) of serving as the person in-charge of the business responsibility, as well as publishing (BRR) for the company, along with the integrated reports with CDSB, GRI, TCFD framework on yearly basis.
  • Brought in YoY improvement in ESG policies and implemented the changes/updates
  • As voice of sustainability regularly engage with the internal business units to educate executives about the sustainability issues and their impact. Become a change agent to integrate Sustainability in the Business Strategy.
  • Collate the GHG Emission data on the yearly basis and get it assured from the third party auditors on yearly basis for the reporting
  • Responsible to develop and monitor projects for reduction of Carbon Emissions.
  • Ensure the regulatory requirements are fulfilled from the compliance perspective. Green certifications like OHSAS 18001 are acquired for the owned campuses.
Corporate SustainabilityPerformance ManagementBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningOrganizational Leadership

Advisory to CEO, Vice Chairman & MD, Chief Customer Officer

Mar 2007Present · 19 yrs 1 mo

  • Program Management of Vice Chairman’s Office including scheduling of Reviews, presenting MIS reports on finance, projects and support functions. Preparation of presentations and managing internal and external correspondence. Outlining Risk and Opportunities and working on the roadmap/ road ahead.
  • Enhance Brand Reputation, making disclosure that are accepted across our clients, stimulating the internal projects with business proposals/cases.
  • Post-merger of Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra, independently worked to integrate the policies and processes across two organizations.
  • Lead the Customer Experience Management in the organization and manage the NPS of the organization and key customer escalations.
Business DevelopmentVendor ManagementLeadership

Hindustan petroleum corporation limited

2 roles

Executive Assistant to Chairman & Managing Director

Promoted

Apr 2003Mar 2007 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Spearheaded all the all the strategic corporate Level Initiatives and programs from chairman's office
  • Co-created a vision for the Corporation which has been widely accepted and has re-energized the rank and file.
  • Strategized on meeting the needs of customers in different Customer Segments of the Retail Business, and, on developing a Brand Identity for the SBU and the Corporation.
  • Enhanced effectiveness of Project implementation and monitoring and better quality management through a central engineering cell at corporate level.
  • Introduced for first time in Industry “Vehicle Tracking System” using GPS. This initiative now being implemented by other industry members also
  • Launched programs which improved productivity refining capacity utilization & without any significant Capital Projects.
  • Launched major up gradation and expansion projects to enhance refinery profitability and output in 2-5 year time.
  • Initiated programs launched in HR area, such as Balanced Scorecard, Competency Mapping, Six Sigma, Achieving Continuous Excellence (Visionary Leadership)
  • CSR Activities programs as AIDS Prevention & Education, Vocational Training to unemployed youth, “Rasoi Ghar”.
  • Was one of the Key evangelist in setting up one of the India’s largest refinery, Guru Gobind Singh Refinery, Bathinda at Punjab (Joint Venture) with a team of 5.
  • Played a vital member in Designing the Retail strategy for Hindustan Petroleum.
  • Retail strategy, automation, customer experience were some of the other key department, where my expertise were looked upon.
  • “Outstanding Performer of the year award 2005-06” – Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Project ManagementStrategic PlanningCustomer Experience Management

Officer Information Technology Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd

Aug 1999Apr 2003 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Implemented a Document Management System for fully paperless office
  • The Intranet Portal for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. was designed to suit the needs of Corporation.
  • Implemented a Mailing System and firewall was installed to make secure access of the emails from Internet.
  • Web Based package was developed for keeping the inventory of the hardware in the Organization. Reports were generated from the package to keep the track of the movements of the hardware.
  • A complete Web Based portal was developed for monitoring the leased line. Reports were generated from the package.
  • Migration of proxy Server to Linux based systems
Information TechnologySystem Implementation

Education

Harvard Business School

Executive Leadership Program- Harvard : Mitsui GMA Program — Business

Institute Of Management & Career Development, Pune,

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Systems

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering, Pune

Bachelor's Degree — Computers

Bharati Vidyapeeth's Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology, Pune

Engineer's Degree — Diploma In Computer Technology

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