SURESH BHARGAV

• Hold full P&L and strategic leadership accountability for the companys
multi-vertical operations across Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the
Group CEO.
• Spearhead cross-functional leadership for a diverse portfolio including
commercial vehicles, passenger cars, construction equipment, spare
parts, multi-brand aftersales services, credit financing, vehicle rentals,
and fleet management.
• Oversee operations across 5 key locations, 5 showrooms, and a
workforce of 400+, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate
objectives and market growth targets.
• Drive expansion initiatives, market penetration strategies, and
operational excellence across both B2B and B2C channels.
• Establish structured governance, team performance frameworks, and
customer experience enhancements to support sustained profitability
and compliance.
• Proficient in building and maintaining strategic relationships with
government ministries, regulatory authorities, and OEM stakeholders
to drive business objectives, ensure compliance, and facilitate high
level negotiations

• Strategic Leadership: Provide comprehensive oversight of business
operations across five major cities, managing a network of five
showrooms, regional workshops, and vehicle leasing hubs to ensure
market coverage and operational efficiency.
• P&L Accountability: Own and drive full profit & loss responsibility
across all business verticals, including sales, aftersales, leasing,
rentals, and parts. Lead annual revenue planning, budgeting, cost
optimization, and gross margin enhancement initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Lead a cross-functional workforce of 400+
employees, including department heads for sales, service, leasing,
parts, and credit. Foster a performance-driven culture aligned with
corporate KPIs and strategic goals.
• Brand & Growth Strategy: Define and execute go-to-market
strategies for multiple automotive and equipment brands. Spearhead
new product launches, territory expansions, and portfolio
diversification based on market dynamics and customer behavior
insights.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure organizational adherence to
regulatory frameworks, including Saudization, labor regulations,
workplace safety, and legal compliance.
• Customer Lifecycle Management: Strengthen customer
engagement through structured trade-in programs, tailored credit
schemes, extended warranties, and residual value optimization to
enhance retention and lifetime value.
• Performance Systems & Governance: Institutionalize business
excellence via standard operating procedures (SOPs), real-time digital
dashboards, and internal audit mechanisms across showrooms,
workshops, and rental operations. Launched Boosted fleet market share and significantly
reduced vehicle holding costs through strategic remarketing initiatives. Introduced Competitive Credit & Leasing Schemes Deployed
aggressive financial models for SINOTRUK Bolden, gaining traction in
the competitive Chinese pickup segment.
• Secured High-Value Fleet Contracts - Closed multi-million SAR
leasing deals with key government and corporate entities, reducing
fleet downtime by negligible percentages and with minimum time
frame. Developed Operational Scorecards Standardized
benchmarking across all dealerships, enhancing visibility of KPIs and
driving accountability.
• Re-engineered Cost Structures - Streamlined manpower allocation
and adopted lean operations in service centers, leading to improved
efficiency and reduced overheads.

Led and scaled a multi-state Toyota dealership network across two key Indian
markets. Reported directly to the Board and Toyota Kirloskar Motors, with full
P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Oversaw
sales, service, customer experience, and network expansion initiatives,
ensuring alignment with OEM standards and business growth targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Directed operations across 11 showrooms and 16 service centers,
leading a workforce of over 1, 000 employees.
• Held full P&L accountability, including revenue planning, forecasting,
cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction
management.
• Spearheaded strategic initiatives such as automation of Finance &
Insurance (F&I) processes, enhancements to CRM systems, and the
establishment of a comprehensive Learning & Development (L&D)
framework.
• Championed employee engagement and retention programs,
incorporating robust succession planning to ensure leadership
continuity.
Key Achievements:
• Increased new car sales with a 39% CAGR; grew dealership to top 5 in
customer satisfaction nationally.
• Boosted referral sales from 18% to 31%, significantly lowering
customer acquisition cost.
• Reduced employee attrition from 48% to 11% via culture
transformation and structured incentives.
• Improved consultant productivity from 3.9 to 6.8 vehicles per
month.

• Managed full P&L accountability for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
regions.
• Directed large-scale logistics and employee transportation operations
for major clients including Cognizant and Tech Mahindra.
• Ensured operational efficiency, service quality, and client satisfaction
across multi-site deployments.

Managed the regional sales team across 6 showrooms and 7 workshops.
Championed transformation projects in collaboration with Accenture.

Key
• Spearheaded the implementation of the EXCEED sales excellence
framework.

Oversaw Fords sales operations across 11 outlets in Saudi Arabia.
Developed dealer retail programs and conducted salesforce training.

Progressed through leadership roles in RKS Motors, Speedage Express,
Safexpress, and Usha International. Built a solid foundation in distribution,
customer service, and logistics operations.