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Delan Rajendran

Delan Rajendran

Fleet, Transport & Workshop Operations Leader 20+Y

Transportation / Logistics

Dubai, دبي

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About Delan Rajendran:

Results-driven Fleet & Transport Executive with 20+ years in GCC leading 2,000+ vehicle fleets (AED 1.33B shipments) for Almarai, IFFCO, NADA and NMC Group. Pioneered EV integration expert with hands-on technical mastery (engine overhauls, HV systems) and proven success in startup-to-scale operations.

Specialized in:

EV Integration: Managed 40+ EV forklifts (<0.04% downtime), trained 100+ staff.

Cost Savings: Achieved 36% fuel reduction via AI telematics (Geotab/Samsara).

Compliance: 100% ISO 9001/45001 audit scores, IOSH-certified.

Operational Excellence: 95% fleet uptime, 60% fewer breakdowns, and AED 1.2M

 annual savings.

CORE SKILLS

  •  Fleet Management & Optimization
  •  EV/HV Systems & Charging Infrastructure
  •  P&L Management | Budgeting & Cost Control
  •  Telematics (Geotab/Samsara) | SAP/Oracle CMMS
  •  Workshop Operations | Driver Training & Safety Programs
  •  Engine/Transmission Overhauls/ Vehicles ECU coding, and advanced diagnostics

Experience

1. Head of Workshop Operations 

Dynamic Drive Auto Center, UAE | Nov 2021 – Dec 2024

2. Divisional Fleet & Workshop Manager

Nada Dairy Co., GCC | Sep 2019 – Jun 2021 

“Strategic Fleet Modernization”

3. Head of Maintenance

Intergulf Transport (IFFCO Group), GCC | Nov 2017 – Jul 2019

4. Head of Transportation

NMC Group (Trading & Hospitals), UAE | Jun 2015 – Oct 2017
“End-to-End Logistics for AED 1.33B Annual Deliveries”

5. Fleet & Workshop Manager

National Food Products Co. (Milco, Lacnor, Arla), UAE | Jul 2013 – Apr 2015
“Turnaround Leadership for 1,000+ Vehicle Fleet”

6. Gulf Fleet Manager - Almarai (World’s Largest Dairy Company) 

    "10 Years Transforming Fleet Operations Across the GCC"   | Apr 2003 –May 2013   

7. Regional Motor Pool In-Charge & Chief Mechanic

Nestle Group / Almanhal Water, KSA | Jan 1997 – Oct 2002
“Foundational Technical Leadership”

Education

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • MBA | Annamalai University
  • BTech Mechanical Engineering
  • Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certifications: EV Technology (2023), AI Fleet Management (Udemy, 2025), IOSH, ISO 9001/45001.

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