Director

About the Role

Company is looking to appoint two experienced senior professionals as Directors to strengthen its leadership, strategic business development, corporate relationships, and governance framework.

We are particularly interested in professionals who have built their careers in leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Public Limited Companies, Listed Companies, or large professionally managed organizations.

Candidates with experience in organizations such as BHEL, BEML, HAL, BEL, NTPC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL and other reputed PSUs/Public Limited Companies will be preferred.

Senior professionals who have opted for VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme) and are looking for an opportunity to utilize their extensive corporate experience, industry knowledge, leadership capabilities, and professional network are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance to the Board and management of Satchmo Holdings.
• Participate in defining the company's long-term vision, business strategy, and growth plans.
• Identify new business opportunities, markets, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the promoters and management in taking informed business and investment decisions.
• Bring corporate discipline, structured thinking, and institutional experience to the organization.

2. Business Development

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for Satchmo Holdings.
• Leverage existing industry and corporate relationships to create strategic opportunities.
• Develop relationships with PSUs, government organizations, large corporates, financial institutions, investors, and strategic partners.
• Explore potential joint ventures, strategic alliances, collaborations, and institutional partnerships.
• Represent the organization at senior corporate and industry forums when required.

3. Corporate & Government Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives, PSU leadership, government departments, institutions, and corporate stakeholders.
• Support the organization in navigating large institutional and corporate opportunities.
• Provide insights into government/PSU procurement, institutional business practices, and corporate processes where relevant.
• Assist management in developing long-term strategic relationships.

4. Corporate Governance & Oversight

• Participate in Board-level discussions and strategic decision-making.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and organizational policies.
• Review major business proposals, investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and professional management practices.
• Bring the benefit of experience gained in large, structured organizations.

5. Mentoring & Organizational Development

• Mentor senior management and key functional leaders.
• Help establish effective systems, processes, reporting structures, and performance-management practices.
• Support the development of a professional and accountable organizational culture.
• Share knowledge and best practices acquired through experience in large organizations.

6. Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Review business plans, budgets, financial performance, and profitability.
• Provide strategic inputs on investments and resource allocation.
• Evaluate major commercial proposals and business initiatives.
• Ensure that growth plans are aligned with long-term value creation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for mature, accomplished and well-connected senior professionals who can bring significant institutional experience and credibility to Satchmo Holdings.

Preferred Organizations

Candidates who have worked in senior positions with organizations such as:

• BHEL Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• BEML Limited
• HAL – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• BEL – Bharat Electronics Limited
• NTPC Limited
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
• SAIL – Steel Authority of India Limited
• GAIL
• ONGC
• Other Maharatna / Navratna / Miniratna PSUs
• Large Listed/Public Limited Companies
• Leading Banks, NBFCs and Financial Institutions
• Other large professionally managed corporates

Candidates with VRS Background

Professionals who have taken VRS/Voluntary Retirement from PSUs, Public Limited Companies or large corporates are encouraged to apply.

The opportunity is particularly suitable for individuals who:

• Have successfully completed a long corporate career.
• Have held senior management or leadership positions.
• Possess strong industry and institutional relationships.
• Have experience dealing with government bodies, PSUs, corporates or large institutions.
• Wish to take up a meaningful second-career opportunity.
• Can contribute through strategic guidance, business development, mentoring and corporate relationships.

Typical Previous Designations

Candidates may have previously held positions such as:

• Executive Director
• Director
• General Manager
• Chief General Manager
• Additional General Manager
• Vice President / Senior Vice President
• Business Head
• Regional/Zonal Head
• Functional Head
• Chief Executive Officer
• Senior Corporate/PSU Management Positions

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree from a recognized institution.
• MBA, CA, CS, ICWA/CMA, Engineering, Law or other relevant professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

15–25+ years of professional experience, with significant exposure to senior management, business strategy, operations, finance, corporate affairs, government/PSU relations, business development, or institutional relationships.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Corporate leadership
• Business development
• Strong institutional relationships
• Government/PSU relationship management
• Corporate governance
• Financial and commercial understanding
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to represent the organization at senior levels

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