Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma

Strategic Business & Operations Leader | Customer Experience, Transformation & Service Excellence | Healthcare & Aviation | P&L & Growth | Global Operations

Faridabad, India

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About

Strategic Business & Operations Executive with 25+ years of leadership experience across Aviation, Healthcare, BPO and international service environments. Proven track record of translating business strategy into operational excellence, customer-centric transformation, sustainable growth and high-performance service delivery. Results-driven leader with expertise across Strategic Operations, Customer Experience, CRM, Service Excellence, Healthcare Administration, Business Development, P&L Management, Process Transformation and Organizational Change. Experienced in leading large, geographically distributed teams, managing complex stakeholder ecosystems and driving measurable improvements in productivity, profitability, service quality and customer loyalty. I bring extensive international leadership exposure across Singapore, Taiwan & Vietnam, with experience managing multicultural teams, complex operations and global healthcare service environments. Proven ability to build scalable operating models, strengthen governance, optimize customer journeys, improve operational efficiency and deliver transformation through people, process and technology.

What I'm looking for

senior leadership opportunity in Operations, Healthcare, Customer Experience, Service Excellence or Business Transformation

Experience

Vohra Wound Physicians

Head – Customer Relationship Management

Vohra Wound Physicians

Feb 2023 – Present

• Lead CRM strategy driving patient engagement, provider partnerships, and business growth across the organization. • Increased India team headcount by 60% to support rapid business expansion and operational scalability. • Successfully introduced three new lines of business, expanding revenue opportunities and strengthening market presence. • Expanded offshore capabilities by transitioning additional responsibilities from US operations to India, improving efficiency and bandwidth for US leadership teams. • Designed and implemented sales and service incentive programs to enhance performance, accountability, and employee engagement. • Established the organization's first structured employee promotion and recognition framework in India, improving retention and rewarding high performers. • Developed and standardized SOPs, process governance, and workflow enhancements, improving service consistency and operational effectiveness. • Partner with Sales, Operations, Clinical, and Executive Leadership teams to improve conversion, retention, and customer satisfaction metrics. • Develop KPI dashboards and performance governance frameworks to monitor patient satisfaction, engagement, retention, and operational excellence. • Successfully launched and operationalized Vohra's Delhi office while supporting and scaling Ahmedabad operations.

CRM PlatformsKPI DashboardsSOP Development
IENERGIZER

GM Operations – Service Delivery Leader

IENERGIZER

Feb 2021 – Feb 2023

• Directed end-to-end service delivery operations with accountability for profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. • Managed large cross-functional teams supporting healthcare and customer experience programs. • Improved SLA adherence and operational efficiency through robust performance governance frameworks. • Reduced customer grievances by 30% through process improvements, enhanced escalation management, and service quality initiatives. • Increased employee retention by 17% through focused engagement, recognition, and people development programs. • Implemented workforce optimization strategies to reduce shrinkage and improve productivity. • Led workforce planning, budgeting, resource optimization, and client relationship management. • Successfully managed and delivered operations for two key client accounts, consistently achieving performance and service objectives. • Partnered with senior leadership and clients to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business growth.

Service DeliveryWorkforce OptimizationPerformance Governance
Apollo Hospitals

Sr Manager – Service Excellence (Process & Standards)

Apollo Hospitals

Oct 2016 – Feb 2021

• Led service excellence, quality improvement, and operational transformation initiatives across hospital operations. • Supported JCI and NABH accreditation readiness through process standardization, compliance monitoring, and governance frameworks. • Improved overall patient satisfaction scores by 4 points through focused patient experience and service recovery initiatives. • Designed and implemented streamlined discharge processes, reducing discharge turnaround times to 3 hours for cash patients and 7 hours for insurance patients. • Led workflow redesign and capacity optimization initiatives that significantly reduced OPD waiting times across Apollo Vanagram, Apollo Women's Hospital, and Apollo Children's Hospital. • Established performance measurement systems, KPI dashboards, and continuous improvement frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. • Collaborated with clinical and non-clinical departments to improve patient flow, throughput, and overall patient journey outcomes

JCI/NABH ComplianceWorkflow RedesignKPI DashboardsPatient ServicesWorkforce Planning
Sass Atlantic Group

Manager – Crew Operations

Sass Atlantic Group

Nov 2009 – Oct 2016

• Built and managed operations across Singapore, Taiwan, Ho Chi Minh City & India. • Led 3 Managers, 9 TL’s + 700 Cabin Crew workforce supporting international airline clients. • Managed key airline accounts including: All Nippon Airways I Emirates I China Airlines I Jetstar Asia Airways • Strengthened client retention and expanded service contracts across Asia. • Designed recruitment and operational deployment models improving crew readiness and service standards.

Crew OperationsRecruitment ModelsClient Retention
Giorgio Armani

Assistant Store Manager

Giorgio Armani

Jun 2008 – Aug 2009

• Managed luxury retail operations overseeing 30,000+ inventory articles. • Drove premium sales performance and customer loyalty initiatives. • Trained sales teams in brand-led service excellence and upselling strategies.

Retail OperationsSales PerformanceCustomer Loyalty
Virgin Atlantic Airways

Senior Flight Attendant & Onboard Coach

Virgin Atlantic Airways

May 2003 – Jun 2008

• Promoted to leadership role within 2 years. • Led multinational crews on long-haul international routes. • Managed VIP charters and inaugural route operations. • Delivered safety, regulatory, and service excellence compliance.

Crew LeadershipSafety ComplianceInternational Routes
Jet Airways

Flight Attendant & Senior CSA

Jet Airways

Oct 1997 – May 2003

• Operated across B737 & ATR fleet ensuring passenger safety and service excellence. • Delivered commercial ground and inflight operational support.

Passenger SafetyInflight OperationsFleet Operations

Education

IIHMR

IIHMR

Certification · Hospital Administration

NIIT

NIIT

Diploma · Advanced Computing

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor of Arts · Economics

1995 – 1998

Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt

Bench Six Sigma

Mar 2022 – No expiry

Skills

Wound Care ManagementSix SigmaTrain-the-TrainerAdvanced ComputingHospital AdministrationMicrosoft OfficeSLA Tracking SystemsData AnalysisCustomer ExperienceMulticultural OperationsProblem ResolutionPerformance ManagementLarge-Scale TeamProcess OptimizationCRMHealthcare OperationsStrategic Operations

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Hindi (Native or bilingual proficiency)Punjabi (Native or bilingual proficiency)Marathi (Native or bilingual proficiency)Urdu (Professional working proficiency)