
Delan Rajendran
Transportation / Logistics
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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