Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi: Steering the Global Capability Centre at Adani Enterprises Limited
Introduction: A Visionary in Global Business Services
Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi is a highly accomplished leader in the global business services sector, currently serving as the CEO – Global Capability Centre (GCC) at Adani Enterprises Limited. With an extensive career spanning nearly three decades, Dr. Rastogi is at the forefront of transforming Adani Group’s operational efficiency and strategic capabilities through its GCC initiatives.
Distinguished Career in Shared Services & BPO
Dr. Rastogi brings a profound wealth of experience from senior leadership roles across several multinational corporations, specializing in setting up and managing large-scale operations in shared services and business process outsourcing (BPO). His impressive career trajectory includes:
- Deloitte Shared Services LLP: Served as Partner and Head of Capability Enhancement Centres, overseeing significant growth and strategic initiatives like automation and the establishment of Centers of Excellence.
- Syngenta Services Private Limited: As Managing Director and Head of APAC Business Services, he led cross-functional teams and was instrumental in establishing Syngenta’s Global Delivery Center in Pune.
- Metro Global Business Services: Held the role of Director of Operations, playing a pivotal part in setting up a finance shared service center and optimizing processes.
- Hewlett Packard (HP): Served as Senior Director of Operations, managing worldwide finance, HR, payroll, and procurement teams and leading strategic initiatives.
- Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Xerox, Accenture, Standard Chartered Bank, and American Express.
Academically, Dr. Rastogi holds a Doctorate (PHD) from Bharathiar University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Delhi University. He is also professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary.
Leading the Adani GCC: An Engine for Growth
At Adani Enterprises Limited, Dr. Rastogi’s vision for the GCC extends far beyond mere cost optimization. He views the GCC as a “an engine for growth, scalability, to create a talent hub and a factory for the future of the organization.” Under his leadership, the Adani GCC focuses on four core pillars: efficiency, assurance, experience, and excellence.
His strategic approach to establishing and evolving GCCs involves a phased process: identify, consolidate, standardize, automate, transform and digitize, and take it to analytics. He emphasizes the importance of a clear roadmap and continuous improvement.
Key aspects of his leadership at Adani GCC include:
- Value Creation: Moving the GCCs up the value curve by focusing on strategic projects rather than just transactional work.
- Talent Development: Building a robust talent pool through a balanced mix of internal development and external hiring, including significant investment in campus-to-corporate programs to prepare the next generation of leaders.
- Digital Transformation: Prioritizing and thoroughly testing use cases for technologies like AI and automation, ensuring standardized and harmonized processes for effective implementation.
- Seamless Operations: Ensuring a single source of truth, seamless operation, and compliance controls across Adani Group’s diverse entities.
Industry Influence and Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Rastogi is well-connected within various industry forums, including the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), NASSCOM, Shared Services Forum (SSF) India, IMA, and CII, where he is a frequent and eminent speaker.
His leadership philosophy centers on “desire, dedication, and discipline” as keys to success. He advocates for leaders to “walk the talk,” lead with empathy, and foster participative, non-hierarchical models that blend the experience of older generations with the passion of younger ones. He firmly believes that leaders can be “made” through the right mindset, skills, and experiences, driving the concept of a “talent factory.”
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