Delan Rajendran

Results-driven Fleet & Transport Executive with 20+ years in GCC leading 2,000+ vehicle fleets (AED 1.33B shipments) for Almarai, IFFCO, NADA and NMC Group. Pioneered EV integration expert with hands-on technical mastery (engine overhauls, HV systems) and proven success in startup-to-scale operations.

Specialized in:

EV Integration: Managed 40+ EV forklifts (<0.04% downtime), trained 100+ staff.

Cost Savings: Achieved 36% fuel reduction via AI telematics (Geotab/Samsara).

Compliance: 100% ISO 9001/45001 audit scores, IOSH-certified.

Operational Excellence: 95% fleet uptime, 60% fewer breakdowns, and AED 1.2M

 annual savings.

CORE SKILLS

•  Fleet Management & Optimization
•  EV/HV Systems & Charging Infrastructure
•  P&L Management | Budgeting & Cost Control
•  Telematics (Geotab/Samsara) | SAP/Oracle CMMS
•  Workshop Operations | Driver Training & Safety Programs
•  Engine/Transmission Overhauls/ Vehicles ECU coding, and advanced diagnostics

1. Head of Workshop Operations 

2. Divisional Fleet & Workshop Manager

“Strategic Fleet Modernization”

3. Head of Maintenance

4. Head of Transportation

“End-to-End Logistics for AED 1.33B Annual Deliveries”

5. Fleet & Workshop Manager

“Turnaround Leadership for 1,000+ Vehicle Fleet”

6. Gulf Fleet Manager - Almarai (World’s Largest Dairy Company)

"10 Years Transforming Fleet Operations Across the GCC" | Apr 2003 –May 2013

7. Regional Motor Pool In-Charge & Chief Mechanic

Nestle Group / Almanhal Water, KSA | Jan 1997 – Oct 2002

“Foundational Technical Leadership”

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• MBA | Annamalai University
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Certifications: EV Technology (2023), AI Fleet Management (Udemy, 2025), IOSH, ISO 9001/45001.