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Manish Patel, Chief Executive Officer

Manish Patel

Chief Executive Officer·Agri Value Chain Rwanda Ltd (ETG-Parrogate

Rwanda

Bachelor's degree, Engineering in Industrial Electronics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 9 months

Chief Executive Officer

January 2022 - November 2025

Agri Value Chain Rwanda Ltd (ETG-Parrogate

Kigali, Rwanda

January 2022 - November 2025

• Spearheaded the establishment of a state-of-the-art refinery for edible oil, laundry soap, and cooking fat.
• Engaged with Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority & Rwanda Food & Drugs Authority to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Successfully launched new product lines with rapid market penetration across Rwanda.
• Oversaw the setup of five fuel stations, significantly expanding bulk fuel operations.
• Delivered exceptional year-on-year growth through strategic business development and operational leadership.
Company industry:
FMCG

Chief Executive Officer

January 2019 - January 2022

Mount Meru Gas Rwanda Ltd

Kigali, Rwanda

January 2019 - January 2022

• Built a robust organizational structure with clear reporting hierarchies and professional governance.
• Engaged with Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Achieved brand leadership within one year, doubling revenue through aggressive market strategies.
• Led strategic partnerships and client engagement programs to drive repeat business and brand loyalty.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Business Consultant

October 2018 - January 2019

Private Consultancy

Kigali, Rwanda •Hybrid

October 2018 - January 2019

Scaled-up couple of industrial projects successfully.
Developed existing businesses of one Group by 40% in 6 months.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Commercial Manager

January 2017 - January 2018

SteelRwa Industries Ltd

Kigali, Rwanda

January 2017 - January 2018

• Secured USD 6.72M in new business through targeted relationship strategies and market analysis.
• Delivered 60% growth by identifying niche markets and optimizing tender processes.
• Strengthened regional presence through cross-border trade initiatives with DRC and Burundi.
Company industry:
Manufacturing

Group Business Development Manager

October 2014 - January 2017

Akagera Business Group

Kigali, Rwanda

October 2014 - January 2017

• Represented the company in trade shows and industry events to enhance brand visibility.
• Conducted market research to identify growth opportunities and client needs.
• Transformed a Automotive company into a Big Business Group by establishing various Business Segments
• Led performance reviews and promotional planning for sales teams across divisions.
• Generated high revenue in all divisions & increased profitability.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

National Parts Manager

October 2007 - January 2014

Toyota Rwanda (A Division of Akagera Business Group))

Kigali, Rwanda

October 2007 - January 2014

• Elevated Toyota Rwanda to 3rd position continent-wide among official distributors in whole Africa Continent.
• Received consecutive awards from Toyota Motor Corporation for outstanding performance.
• Participated in strategic meetings in South Africa, influencing regional business decisions.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Commercial Manager

January 2000 - January 2007

ETS Verma

Kigali, Rwanda

January 2000 - January 2007

• Managed commercial operations and procurement strategies for automotive and industrial products.
• Developed supplier networks and optimized inventory management systems.
. Added new business of Automotive & expanded to neighboring countries.
Company industry:
Consumer Electronics

Instrument Engineer

January 1993 - October 1999

Sumeet Industries Ltd

Surat, India

January 1993 - October 1999

• Maintained and calibrated industrial electronic systems, ensuring operational uptime.
• Contributed to process improvements and equipment reliability.
Company industry:
Textile & Apparel Production

Education

Maharashtra Technical Board

January 1993

January 1993

Bachelor's degree, Engineering in Industrial Electronics

India

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

made projects of Am/FM Transmitter-Receiver and Traffic Signal

Skills

Sales and Marketing Management

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Vendor Management

Expert

Business Operations Management

Expert

New Business Development

Expert

MEETING FACILITATION

Expert

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Expert

BUDGETING

Expert

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Expert

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Expert

BUSINESS PLANS

Expert

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Expert

CLOSING

Expert

COMPETITIVE

Expert

CONFERENCES

Expert

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

MARKETING

Intermediate

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS

Intermediate

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

STRATEGY EXECUTION

Intermediate

SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION

Intermediate

Sales and Marketing Management

Expert

Procurement

Expert

Vendor Management

Expert

Business Operations Management

Expert

New Business Development

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

French

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Gujarati

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Communication
Performance Award
Toyota Motor Corporation