Sanjeev Joshipura

Executive Director, Indiaspora

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Expertise in government relations / public policy, international business development, and process/organizational improvement. Please view the attached resume on my LinkedIn profile for career highlights and details.

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  • Indiaspora Forum

    Indiaspora Forum

    8 years 2 months

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      Executive Director

      Indiaspora Forum

      - Present 6 years 7 months

      Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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      Executive Director

      Indiaspora Forum

      - 1 year 8 months

      Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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      Director

      Indiaspora Forum

      - 1 year 7 months

      Washington D.C. Metro Area

      We transform the success of Indian-Americans into meaningful impact worldwide.On our way to becoming the "Davos" of the elite global Indian diaspora and others keenly and specifically interested in India-related issues, across varied and diverse realms of activity. Check out www.indiaspora.org and follow our Twitter handle and Facebook page.

  • Founder & President

    SJ Consulting

    - 2 years 1 month

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Founded a consulting firm focused on US-India business ties and public policy issues. Advising private sector companies from varied industry verticals based in either country seeking to learn about, invest in, and commence or expand operations in the other country. Advising government officials on foreign policy; political economy; international trade and business; and commercial diplomacy.

    • Special invitee speaker on a US Commerce Department road show in six Indian cities to attract…

    Founded a consulting firm focused on US-India business ties and public policy issues. Advising private sector companies from varied industry verticals based in either country seeking to learn about, invest in, and commence or expand operations in the other country. Advising government officials on foreign policy; political economy; international trade and business; and commercial diplomacy.

    • Special invitee speaker on a US Commerce Department road show in six Indian cities to attract investment into America.
    • Assisted clients with business development activities in the US federal government arena.
    • Advised European and Asian companies on their US and Indian market entry plans.
    • Leading exclusive Indian-American cultural organization’s strategic planning to increase efficacy and impact.

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    Account Director

    Taproot Foundation

    - 5 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Commodity Markets Council

    Commodity Markets Council

    3 years 2 months

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      President

      Commodity Markets Council

      - 10 months

      Washington D.C. Metro Area

      Rapidly promoted by the Board of Directors to take the helm at a respected financial services, energy, agribusiness and metals trade association serving a wide variety of US and international members. Assisted and led the growth of the association’s annual budget by 100%, in part by diversifying revenue streams.

      • Frequently and successfully navigated divergent and strongly held Board of Directors’ and members’ opinions on policy and organizational strategy matters. At several points…

      Rapidly promoted by the Board of Directors to take the helm at a respected financial services, energy, agribusiness and metals trade association serving a wide variety of US and international members. Assisted and led the growth of the association’s annual budget by 100%, in part by diversifying revenue streams.

      • Frequently and successfully navigated divergent and strongly held Board of Directors’ and members’ opinions on policy and organizational strategy matters. At several points, advanced the association’s business by fostering constructive dialogue when entrenched opinions risked stalling progress.
      • Planned and produced the organization’s annual meeting, which was successful beyond expectations, thereby establishing it as a key industry event. Directed the use of social media for market positioning, member and media communications, sponsorship sales, and online revenue transactions.
      • Negotiated contracts with and managed external policy and advocacy consultants, resulting in improved flow of relevant information to members, in turn enhancing advocacy effectiveness with regulators.

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      Senior Vice President

      Commodity Markets Council

      - 11 months

      Washington D.C. Metro Area

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      Vice President

      Commodity Markets Council

      - 1 year 7 months

      Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Economic Analyst

    U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee

    - 11 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Designed and produced a chart comparing unemployment projections with the actual rate. The chart became the most famous visual aid in ongoing political debates about the U.S. economy, and was shown repeatedly across print, online and broadcast media.

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    Fellow

    U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee

    - 5 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Senior Manager, Sales Operations

    Hewitt Associates

    - 1 year 8 months

    Greater Chicago Area

    Cross-functional, inter-departmental management role assisting in business development and sales strategy, overseeing sales reporting and benchmarking sales force effectiveness.

    • Led sales reporting project involving team members from finance, technology, human resources, legal, corporate communications, marketing and sales departments. Presented streamlined sales reporting plan to Executive Vice President, then participated in business development and corporate strategic discussions…

    Cross-functional, inter-departmental management role assisting in business development and sales strategy, overseeing sales reporting and benchmarking sales force effectiveness.

    • Led sales reporting project involving team members from finance, technology, human resources, legal, corporate communications, marketing and sales departments. Presented streamlined sales reporting plan to Executive Vice President, then participated in business development and corporate strategic discussions with senior management.
    • Organized and enabled negotiations between regional sales Vice Presidents who disagreed on territory, budget and salespeople assignments, leading to a mutually satisfactory outcome.
    • Strategized with government sales team to better penetrate US federal agencies. Facilitated introductions to senior government officials and organized business development meetings.

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    Manager, Strategy & Finance

    Siemens Medical Solutions

    - 1 year 10 months

    Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

    High visibility position partnering with Sales, Finance and Division Vice Presidents. Supervised 3 regional managers. Led strategic and financial analysis of US $600 million business portfolio.

    • Led cross-functional project and partnered with external consultants to create market share dashboard and improve CRM. Presented to global CEO, resulting in acceptance as company-wide best practice.
    • Led team to structure and present reform plan for under-performing region. Secured senior…

    High visibility position partnering with Sales, Finance and Division Vice Presidents. Supervised 3 regional managers. Led strategic and financial analysis of US $600 million business portfolio.

    • Led cross-functional project and partnered with external consultants to create market share dashboard and improve CRM. Presented to global CEO, resulting in acceptance as company-wide best practice.
    • Led team to structure and present reform plan for under-performing region. Secured senior management approval within 45 days, leading to an increase in business by US $20 million in 1 year.
    • Compiled exclusive presentation for a prestigious customer by obtaining input from several departments, facilitating a gain of US $15 million in additional orders over 2 years.
    • Identified via corporate intranet that product divisions owed US $650,000 to the sales organization’s P&L. Structured and led delicate negotiations to increase sales profitability in 3 months.
    • Recognized by senior management for compiling a comprehensive training program for regional managers.

  • Deputy Campaign Manager

    Kathuria for U.S. Senate

    - 10 months

    Greater Chicago Area

    • Led teams responsible for policy, speeches, events, outreach, media, and volunteer management.
    • Coached candidate before public debates, including role-playing as his opponents.

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    Senior Financial Analyst

    Siemens Corporation

    - 10 months

    Mumbai Area, India

  • Business Analyst

    Housing Development Finance Corporation

    - 10 months

    Mumbai Area, India

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • The Arc Montgomery County Graphic

    Member of the Board of Directors

    The Arc Montgomery County

    - 1 year 1 month

    Health

  • In Reach, Inc. Graphic

    Member of the Board of Directors

    In Reach, Inc.

    - 7 months

    Education

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    Advisor

    iSPIRT Foundation

    - Present 9 years 7 months

    Science and Technology

    Indian Software Product Industry Roundtable. Think tank and market catalyst for the Indian software product industry.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Hindi

    Full professional proficiency

  • Gujarati

    Professional working proficiency

  • Marathi

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) - Washington, DC Chapter

    Charter Member

    - Present

    Prominent, leading, broad, global network of Indian-origin and India-oriented technologists, entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists and corporate executives.

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