Dr. Tejas Deshpande
International Strategy and Business Management Professional
I am an international business and strategy professional with over 20 years of experience across ASEAN, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in smart infrastructure, building automation and the energy industry. I worked with Honeywell as Business Development Leader for ASEAN and East Asia, following nearly 10 years at Siemens Singapore as Regional Director, APAC for Energy Performance Solutions.
I was the strategy and business development lead and product owner for an AI/ML-driven cooling optimization solution. I was recognized as a Next Generation Leader and promoted to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific role with larger business volumes and revenue responsibility.
What is Dr. Tejas Deshpande's professional background?
My professional career spans Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. It includes multi-million-dollar partnership deals, regional P&L management, and channel ecosystem growth. I structured a USD 15 to 20 million deal with multi-partner financing across five Asian countries. I led a 70-partner ecosystem across ASEAN and delivered 35% year-on-year regional revenue growth.
I believe the best solutions come from understanding both technology and the people who run the business. I build partnerships on trust and transparency. The goal is lasting impact and long-term stability.
What are Dr. Tejas Deshpande's credentials and qualifications?
Education
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), International Business — Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore | 2019–2024
- Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Operations — S P Jain Centre of Management, Dubai, UAE | 2009–2010
- Postgraduate Diploma (PG DIP), Strategic Finance & Control — ICFAI University, Tripura, India | 2005–2007
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Instrumentation — University of Mumbai, India | 2000–2004
Certifications & Professional Development
- Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC)
- LEED Green Associate
- Siemens Singapore CEO's President Club — Member
- Management Training for Middle East Managers — Vicenza, Italy
- Former member, International Society of Automation (ISA)
- Sales and People Management Training — Singapore
Where has Dr. Tejas Deshpande worked?
Honeywell Pte. Ltd., Singapore
July 2023 – Present
Business Development Leader, ASEAN and East Asia
Led business development, strategic account management and techno-commercial consulting across ASEAN and East Asia for smart infrastructure, technology transformation and software adoption. Initiated a multi-partner financing model for a strategic project across five countries in Asia, with an opportunity size of USD 15 to 20 million. Contributed to the winning team for a mega-project in Singapore by mapping the end-to-end business and sales cycle.
Siemens Pte. Ltd., Singapore
March 2014 – May 2023
Regional Director, APAC, Energy Performance Solutions | Oct 2018 – May 2023
Led regional sales, business development, market strategy and technology transition for Energy Performance Solutions across APAC. Owned software product management and strategy for White Space Cooling Optimization, an AI/ML solution. Recognized as a Next Generation Leader in the Siemens succession plan for Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Regional Manager, ASEAN, Control Products & Systems | Mar 2014 – Sep 2018
Managed channel partner business for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei. Delivered 35% revenue growth by developing a 70-partner ecosystem. Supported country P&L management for USD 25 to 30 million. Awarded Global CEO Stocks for exceptional growth.
Trane / Ingersoll Rand, Abu Dhabi, UAE
September 2011 – January 2014
Business Development Manager / Senior Sales Engineer, Controls & Contracting
Developed new markets and implemented customer acquisition strategies for infrastructure-sector sales growth in emerging markets. Introduced consultative selling to business expansion in the UAE.
Siemens, Dubai, UAE and Oman
March 2008 – July 2011
Sales Engineer, SBT – Building Automation
Managed sales and technical solution positioning for building automation solutions across UAE and Oman markets.
Honeywell Building Solutions, India, UK and South Africa
July 2004 – November 2007
Engineer, Global Engineering Services
Delivered engineering and technical support for Honeywell Building Solutions projects across India, the UK and South Africa, building early-career expertise in instrumentation, automation and controls.
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