Dharmesh Makwana

CEO

Surat, Gujarat, India26 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of leadership in IT and Financial Services.
Proven track record in driving operational efficiency and profitability.
Expert in building high-performing teams and fostering innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech and Consulting with a strong focus on operational strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations & Process OptimizationStrategic Planning & ExecutionBusiness Development & Revenue GrowthMarket Expansion & Customer Engagement

Other Skills

Business StrategyOperations ManagementRetail BankingCorporate BankingTreasuryTeam LeadershipProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsPeople ManagementTeam BuildingNew Business DevelopmentCorporate FinanceTrade FinanceMicrofinanceBanking

About

Dynamic and results-driven business leader with over 25 years of experience in IT, Financial Services, and Consulting. Adept at driving operational efficiency, strategic planning, business expansion, and team leadership to enhance organizational growth. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that optimize performance, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profitability. Passionate about leading high-performing teams and fostering innovation to achieve sustainable success. Core Competencies • Operations & Process Optimization • Strategic Planning & Execution • P&L Management & Financial Oversight • Business Development & Revenue Growth • Team Leadership & Talent Development • Market Expansion & Customer Engagement • Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

Experience

26 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Mavin agency

Chief Executive Officer

Dec 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 4 mos · Surat, Gujarat, India · On-site

We are a consultancy focused on strategy, technology and business transformation. We help you unlock the power of teams and technology so that you can confidently plan, design and build for tomorrow.
Spearhead all operational functions across IT, Sales, and Finance, ensuring seamless execution aligned with strategic objectives.
Implement innovative strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and operational efficiency.
Oversee financial management, analyzing financial statements and performance metrics to drive profitability.
Lead high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Optimize processes and performance monitoring systems to improve efficiency and quality.
Build and nurture key client relationships, ensuring a customer-centric approach in all operations.

Business StrategyOperations ManagementOperations & Process OptimizationStrategic Planning & Execution

Ifa global

Associate Director

Aug 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

IFA is one of the leading Global Treasury Consulting firm. A team of energetic and passionate members having presence across India , Dubai and Hong Kong. We help companies explore extra-ordinary opportunities, bringing in world class knowledge and transparency in their treasury operations. We are celebrating 10 years of excellence and proud to grow at the fastest pace in the industry. We strive to become the largest Treasury Advisory Firm in the world by 2020. We are currently serving close to 300 companies with their treasury solutions.
We strongly believe that our assets are our people, capital and reputation. If any of these are ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore.
IFA is well sought across various global news channels and contributes to major financial publications worldwide.
I took care of business development for Western India region. Build a team of Senior Consultants across places and trained them in Treasury and Trade Finance. Helped the board to increase market reach (Geographically as well as Product wise). I also drove innovation practices at India Forex.

Business Development & Revenue Growth

Axis bank

Assistant Vice President - BranchHead/Circle Treasury Head

Oct 2000 – Aug 2014 · 13 yrs 10 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

Achieved significant business turnaround, driving revenue growth and surpassing business targets.
Expanded market share by onboarding new clients and enhancing product offerings.
Strengthened and led a team of Treasury Relationship Managers, activating over 110 branches for trade
and forex operations.
Conducted strategic training programs to enhance team capabilities and market competitiveness.
Played a pivotal role in business innovation and product development at the national level.
Managed branch operations, achieving top rankings in deposits, advances, and crosssell
revenue.
Successfully oversaw new branch and ATM project execution.
Led significant growth in agriculture finance and corporate banking portfolios.

Retail BankingCorporate BankingMarket Expansion & Customer Engagement

Gruh finance ltd.

Credit Officer

May 1999 – Oct 2000 · 1 yr 5 mos · Surat Area, India

· Worked as Credit Officer, looking after business development of housing finance products in Surat district.
· Achieved huge growth in sanctions and disbursement, by targetting high value loans in the posh localities of Surat.
· Established a model to decide the higher repayment capacity of businessmen and hence providing higher amount of loans.
· Looking after overall branch management, handling team of credit, legal and technical personels.
· Monthly reporting of MIS to regional office.
· Working as colletion officer and keeping the NPAs to lowest levels.

Business Development & Revenue Growth