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Sudhir Anchan

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented senior management professional with over 35 years in industrial trading and sales, specializing in welding, cutting, surface preparation, and automotive equipment. Proven expertise in building high-performing teams, establishing branches, handling multinational brands, and driving growth even during global crises. Recognized for strategic leadership, client relationship management, and delivering sustainable business expansion across India, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE.

Work History

General Manager

Tech International LLC
2009 - 2024

- Oversaw trading operations for welding, cutting, surface preparation, and automotive equipment.
- Managed brands such as Lincoln, BOSCH, Hunter, Blitz Rotary, Tech Lift, ELGI, WACHS, and KJELBERG.
- Directed a sales and service team of ~45 employees across Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches.
- Successfully steered business through challenges including the 2009 financial crisis and 2020 Covid lockdowns, maintaining profitability.
- Reported directly to the Chairman & Managing Director, advising on finance and technical sales.
- Expanded the company’s real estate investment portfolio, securing financial growth opportunities.

Divisional Manager

Technical Trading Company LLC
1991 - 2009

- Managed trading operations for welding, cutting, and surface preparation products (Lincoln, Harris, Dewalt, Hypertherm, Clemco, Wiwa, Graco, Oman Abrasives).
- Expanded the company’s presence by establishing branches in Sohar & Sur governorates.
- Led a team of 20+ in Muscat, transforming the welding division into the top-performing unit of the company.
- Drove consistent sales growth through strategic planning, technical product demonstrations, and customer relationship management.

Senior Sales Engineer

D&H S’echeron
1990 - 1991

- Specialized in manufacturing and sales of premium welding electrodes.
- Handled project sales at IPCL Nagothane and Mumbai regions.
- Gained strong expertise in welding technologies and project-based sales.

Sales Engineer

Al Ruquee Industrial
1989 - 1990

- Managed sales of welding and cutting products (BOHLER, UTP INCO Alloys, Hypertherm, Fronius).
- Conducted technical product demonstrations across major oil & gas companies in Jubail Industrial Estate.

Education

Special Course in Welding & Advanced Welding (MIG) -

Advani Oerlikon
Mumbai, India
01-1986

Diploma in Electrical Engineering -

Karnataka Polytechnic
Mangalore, India
01-1985

High School Diploma -

SK Somaiya College
Mumbai, India
01-1982

High School Diploma -

St. Sebastian’s High School
Mumbai
01-1980

Skills

    - Strategic Business Leadership
    - Industrial Sales & Marketing
    - Team Building & Leadership
    - Technical Product Sales
    - Crisis Management

    - Business Continuity
    - Financial & Asset Growth Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

General Manager

Tech International LLC
2009 - 2024

Divisional Manager

Technical Trading Company LLC
1991 - 2009

Senior Sales Engineer

D&H S’echeron
1990 - 1991

Sales Engineer

Al Ruquee Industrial
1989 - 1990

Special Course in Welding & Advanced Welding (MIG) -

Advani Oerlikon

Diploma in Electrical Engineering -

Karnataka Polytechnic

High School Diploma -

SK Somaiya College

High School Diploma -

St. Sebastian’s High School
Sudhir Anchan