Shabana Vanekar Ahmed

Shabana Vanekar Ahmed's work experience begins with their role as Deputy Head of International Procurement & Projects at Apleona Group in August 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Procurement Manager-UK at the same company starting in June 2018.

Before joining Apleona Group, they worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Assistant Vice President, Sourcing - Global Supplier Services from November 2015 to March 2017. In this role, they led the Global Dining Category and was responsible for designing and executing global and regional strategies for supplier spend.

From June 2013 to June 2016, Shabana worked at Deloitte India (Offices of the US) as a Regional Manager - National Meeting Service. Shabana Vanekar'sresponsibilities included acting as a regional business advisor for client relationship management and overseeing all events, meetings, conferences, and offsite activities.

Prior to that, they worked at HSBC Electronic Processing India Private Limited for nine years as a Manager in Travel and Vendor Management. Shabana Vanekar'skey responsibilities included budgeting, cost controls, vendor contract setup, and effective management of the annual operating plan.

Shabana's career started at The Chancery in October 2002, where they served as an Assistant Sales Manager, leading a team to achieve defined sales targets, coordinating room bookings and banquets, and building client relationships. Shabana Vanekar then moved to Ramanashree Group of Hotels as an Assistant Manager, where they implemented new marketing strategies and successfully increased sales.

Overall, Shabana Vanekar Ahmed has a diverse range of experience in procurement, vendor management, client relationship management, and sales and marketing.

Shabana Vanekar Ahmed completed their education in a chronological order. Shabana Vanekar first attended Jyothi Nivas College from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Arts. Following that, from 1997 to 1998, they studied at St. Joseph's College of Management, where they pursued a Post-Graduation degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. Finally, they attended AL Ameen Institute of Management from 1998 to 2000, where they obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration.