Architecting Global Growth. Mastering Transformation.
29 years of turning strategic vision into multi-million dollar reality across 45+ countries.
Executive Profile
Distinguished C-Suite executive with an exceptional 29-year trajectory spanning global business transformation, strategic procurement excellence, and corporate growth leadership across Fortune 500 technology enterprises and multinational consulting firms.
Demonstrated expertise architecting and executing billion-dollar strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional teams exceeding 100 professionals, and delivering transformational value through innovative business models, technology integration, and sophisticated stakeholder management across 45+ countries.
Proven track record orchestrating complex mergers and acquisitions, negotiating multi-million-dollar enterprise agreements, and positioning procurement functions as strategic value creators whilst consistently achieving 10-15% year-on-year cost optimisation without compromising operational excellence.
Core Competencies
- Global Business Strategy & Transformation
- Corporate M&A Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Strategic Procurement Excellence
- Digital Technology Integration
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- P&L Accountability ($600M+)
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
Strategic Leadership Impact
Market Capitalisation
Currently managing portfolio growth strategy for publicly listed technology conglomerate
Annual Procurement Portfolio
Led global strategic sourcing across 45 countries at HCL Technologies
Years Leadership Experience
Spanning Big Four consulting, Fortune 500 technology firms, and multinational banking
Resources Managed
Strategic oversight of global workforce initiatives and transformation programmes
Professional Journey: Senior Executive Roles
Chief of Strategy – Group Wide
Magellanic Cloud India Pvt Ltd | May 2024 – Present
Spearheading enterprise-wide strategy for BSE/NSE-listed digital transformation pioneer with $750M market capitalisation. Leading M&A initiatives, technology investment strategy, and corporate sales across India, Singapore, Dubai, Canada, and United States operations.
- Secured $10M new business pipeline within first six months
- Orchestrating four strategic M&A settlements for technology acquisition
- Managing high-value federal government engagement strategy for Indian market
- Collaborating with all Group CEOs ensuring strategic alignment across seven subsidiary firms
Executive Vice President – Global Strategy and Sales
HelixSense Inc. | August 2019 – April 2024
Transformed US-based digital transformation firm's market presence, establishing ISO 55K-compliant integrated facility management solutions for Fortune 500 clients whilst leading product development initiatives including COVID-19 response solutions.
- Secured 10.5M square feet portfolio for Pan-India enterprise client
- Built strategic pipeline of 50M square feet within twelve months
- Established technology partnerships with Fortune 100 firms for go-to-market strategies
- Led country operations and solution delivery across multiple high-value IT park engagements
Vice President – Global Procurement/Transformation
HCL Technologies | February 2017 – July 2019
Elevated procurement function to strategic leadership table at $10B global technology enterprise, managing $600M annual portfolio whilst driving 55% growth trajectory and delivering 9% year-on-year cost optimisation across 130,000-person organisation spanning 45 countries.
Vice President – Procurement, India, Philippines
Accenture Services | January 2011 – February 2017
Architected and executed strategic procurement transformation for $350M portfolio, achieving 100% growth whilst maintaining 10% year-on-year savings and elevating Spend Under Management to 95% across India and Philippines operations serving 170,000+ professionals.
Nailing your sales targets
"Strategy isn't just theory, it's knowing exactly where to aim when it counts. Business is serious, but I believe precision works better with a bit of personality"
Transformational Achievements at HCL Technologies
Delivered exceptional value creation as Vice President of Global Procurement and Transformation, positioning the function as a strategic business partner whilst managing complex global initiatives across Infrastructure, Engineering Services, and Corporate functions.
Infrastructure Excellence
Delivered 2M square feet of infrastructure projects with 12% value addition through optimised specifications and strategic vendor partnerships
Digital Automation
Implemented Ariba platform enterprise-wide, transforming procurement operations and establishing third-party contractor management systems
Security Transformation
Led global security integration initiative, achieving 30% cost reduction whilst implementing enhanced digital controls across physical and cyber domains
Global Standards
Established unified procurement policies across regions, ensuring compliance whilst driving innovation in integrated facility management and travel optimisation
Strategic Impact at Accenture: Building Excellence
Business Partnership Model
Revolutionised procurement's role from cost centre to strategic business partner at Accenture's largest global delivery unit, managing 100-person team across India and Philippines operations.
Elevated Spend Under Management to industry-leading 95% whilst maintaining operational costs at 0.8% of managed spend. Delivered 15% of total savings as new cost optimisation initiatives, partnering directly with Managing Directors across all business units.
Led flagship CSR initiative SEWA, transforming underprivileged workers into skilled manufacturing professionals, managing annual grants of INR 25M whilst driving corporate sustainability and diversity programmes.
Portfolio Growth
Achieved in three-year tenure
SUMP Achievement
Industry-leading coverage
New Savings
Of total cost optimisation
Big Four Foundation: Deloitte & HSBC Leadership
Head Global Procurement – Deloitte Consulting
December 2006 – January 2011
Established and led strategic procurement function for Deloitte U.S. India operations supporting 20,000 professionals across Consulting, Tax, Audit, and Financial Advisory practices. Delivered 10% savings across $200M spend portfolio.
- Reduced India telecom spending by 67%, delivering $2M annual savings
- Delivered 0.5M square feet infrastructure projects across four cities
- Built integrated 42-person specialist team serving U.S. and India markets
- Ensured statutory compliance across STPI and regulatory frameworks
Assistant Vice President – HSBC EDP
March 2006 – December 2006
Led complete procurement transformation for Asia Pacific region spanning China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and India, supporting 35,000 employees across 19 global service centres.
- Migrated entire IT procurement from technology teams within six weeks
- Re-negotiated global storage contracts delivering $2M value addition
- Established governance framework for technology procurement across APAC
- Led asset management project implementation region-wide
Professional Certifications & Academic Excellence
Bachelor of Technology (Honours)
Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India
Foundation in engineering principles and analytical problem-solving methodologies
Certified Procurement Manager (CPM)
Institute of Supply Management, USA
Global recognition in strategic procurement excellence and supply chain leadership
Certified Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (CPSCM)
University of Houston, USA
Advanced certification in end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution
Executive Programme in Leadership Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Elite leadership development programme from India's premier business school
Technology & Innovation Leadership
Digital Transformation Expertise
Extensive experience implementing enterprise-grade procurement and supply chain technologies across global organisations, including successful deployments of Ariba, SAP, PeopleSoft, IQN, and MfgPro platforms.
Led integration and migration initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and U.S. regions, ensuring seamless business continuity whilst driving operational efficiency through automation and digital twin technologies.
Strategic Assessment
Evaluating business requirements and technology landscape
Solution Architecture
Designing scalable, compliant technology frameworks
Change Management
Leading stakeholder engagement and adoption programmes
Value Realisation
Measuring impact and optimising for continuous improvement
Digital Transformation Expertise
Connect with Sanjeev
Ready for Your Next Strategic Challenge?
Available for C-Suite leadership roles in global organisations seeking transformational impact through strategic business management, digital innovation, and operational excellence.
Preferred Locations: India (NCR/Bangalore) | United States | United Kingdom | Singapore
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Email: sanjeev170971@gmail.com
Location: Noida, India
Sanjeev Bhandari