Capt. Nadeesh Tripathi

After successfully leading entrepreneurial ventures, I embraced a new chapter by stepping into a leadership role at Creditas Solutions, India’s pioneering Neo Collections fintech. Here, I bring a founder’s mindset to drive strategic growth, elevate brand leadership, and cultivate partnerships and alliances with banks, NBFCs, and digital lenders. My focus is on positioning Creditas as the trusted name in ethical, technology-driven collections while shaping the company’s journey in the debt recovery and fintech SaaS space. Targets: • Expand Creditas’ market visibility in debt recovery and fintech SaaS across key regions and emerging sectors. • Drive strategic growth initiatives by implementing innovative marketing programs and high-impact client engagement strategies. • Position Creditas as the most trusted partner for ethical, technology-driven collections and compliance-focused solutions. • Forge high-value partnerships and alliances with leading banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and digital lending ecosystems. • Build and strengthen collaborative ecosystems with financial institutions and global market participants. • Align the marketing vision tightly with business outcomes, executing with a founder’s mindset to accelerate growth and scale.

I spearheaded the launch and rapid growth of AARAMBH Facility Management, building a high-performance workforce and establishing PAN-India operations. My focus is on driving manpower productivity, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships with leading clients. • Launched AARAMBH, creating an in-house staffing solution to address critical manpower shortages. • Achieved ₹2.5 Cr/month turnover within six months of operations. • Ensured 92% workforce attendance across 55+ sites, eliminating chronic staffing gaps. • Successfully executed multiple new site launches for Meesho and Reliance. • Managed and scaled a workforce of 1,500+ employees across top clients. • Strengthened strategic partnerships with Meesho, Havells, Apollo Tyres, and others.

As Senior Vice President at Apollo Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd.,I lead strategic growth initiatives across 3PL, warehousing, and supply chain solutions, while transforming HR and building high-performing teams to drive business success. My focus is on enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening client partnerships. • Spearheaded initiatives in 3PL, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to fuel business growth. • Implemented HR transformation programs, boosting team performance and engagement. • Delivered measurable cost efficiencies across operations and supply chain processes. • Strengthened client relationships to drive long-term partnerships. • Built high-performance teams aligned with organizational goals. • Optimized strategic growth initiatives, improving overall operational effectiveness.

I led the revival and strategic expansion of Torq Commodities’ coal trading operations, while building a new agri trading division and driving revenue growth. My focus was on operational excellence, P&L management, and market expansion across India and China. • Revived coal exports to India, restoring the business to full operational capacity. • Expanded coal trading into the China market, opening new revenue streams. • Built and led a dedicated procurement and operations team for agricultural trading. • Managed company P&L, achieving $60M turnover and $2.7M profit from $6M investment. • Strengthened investor confidence through structured risk management and transparent reporting. • Enhanced cross-border trading processes to optimize efficiency and profitability.

I built SAVN Agro from the ground up, creating robust agri trading operations across Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. My focus was on P&L management, strategic sourcing, and establishing sustainable business practices in volatile markets. • Launched agri trading operations from scratch across Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. • Led full P&L management, driving consistent profitability across regions. • Secured trade financing of $1M and $3M through Drip Capital LLC and an Indian based private fund. • Developed procurement strategies leveraging local partnerships and market expertise. • Scaled the business to a $5M turnover, successfully managing its sale to Vero Global. • Built sustainable operational models ensuring margins despite commodity fluctuations.

I led Auburn Shipping Pvt. Ltd., driving the company’s vision, strategy, and full P&L management across UAE and India. My focus was on operational efficiency, high-value client acquisition, and positioning the business for a successful exit. • Executed strategic business plan, aligning operations with company vision. • Managed full P&L, optimizing costs and improving profitability. • Eliminated unprofitable ventures, focusing on high-value customers. • Expanded market presence through targeted business development initiatives. • Negotiated and concluded the sale, transferring nine ships and the skilled team. • Increased company valuation by strengthening operational efficiency and client portfolio.

I established and led Navoil Energy’s trading and operations teams across Dubai and Lagos, building a full-service marine fuel supply platform. My focus was on regional market growth, operational efficiency, and delivering integrated bunkering solutions. • Built and managed trading and operations teams in Dubai and Lagos. • Launched a unified platform for marine fuel supply across West Africa. • Developed a full-service trading desk in Dubai to streamline operations. • Expanded regional presence and market reach in offshore and anchorage areas. • Enhanced operational efficiency across bunkering and fuel trading operations. • Supported business growth through integrated marine and trading solutions.

I led Transocean Seatrade’s West Africa operations, building strategic partnerships and strengthening regional presence. My focus was on operational excellence, market growth, and positioning the business for a successful acquisition. • Built and expanded strategic partnerships with West Africa-based shipping and trading agencies. • Enhanced the company’s regional footprint through targeted collaboration initiatives. • Strengthened operational efficiency across Nigerian operations. • Positioned the business for acquisition and negotiated terms with Ontario Oil & Gas Nigeria. • Managed seamless transfer of team and assets during acquisition. • Increased company value through regional network expansion and strategic alignment.

I co-founded Navoil Trading, managing owned and chartered vessels across Asia and West Africa, driving operational efficiency and fleet utilization. My focus was on seamless shipping operations and expanding the company’s market presence across key international hubs. • Launched vessel operations across Asia and West Africa. • Achieved over 90% fleet utilization in the first year. • Transported 700,000+ Metric Tonnes of cargo in year one. • Expanded operational footprint across Singapore, Jakarta, Dubai, Mumbai, and Lagos. • Streamlined shipping operations for improved efficiency and reliability. • Strengthened market presence and client trust through consistent service delivery.

I co-founded a techno-commercial ship management firm, building and strengthening three core business verticals. My focus was on operational excellence, fleet management, and integrating technology-driven solutions for sustainable growth. • Established a ship management firm with three strategic verticals. • Developed operational frameworks to enhance efficiency across all units. • Implemented techno-commercial solutions to optimize fleet performance. • Strengthened market presence through client-focused service delivery. • Scaled operations across multiple geographies and shipping markets. • Built a foundation for long-term growth and business sustainability.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY – ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING ECONOMIES Learned creative problem-solving from Tarun Khanna’s course at HBS via diverse perspectives.