Profile:
Karthikeyan R

Business Development
Commercial Management | Project Management | Dispute Resolution

A proactive leader and technology enthusiast, Karthikeyan Ramasamy brings over 20 years of expertise in driving business growth, market penetration, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership across the Middle East and India. Renowned for exceptional stakeholder management and achieving ambitious commercial targets, excels in creating actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Proven success in managing diversidied teams and generating incremental revenues exceeding $400M through targeted market penetration, alliance building, and operational excellence.

Expertise spans sectors including manufacturing, oil & gas, power, energy, defense, construction, government, semi government, retail and hospitality.

Demonstrates exceptional skills in Strategic alliance, negotiation, stakeholder management, contract administration, bid and tender execution, and vendor development. Adept at aligning business strategies with client objectives to enhance competitive positioning and sustainable profitability.

Recognized for a leadership style rooted in extreme ownership, clear communication, and fostering high-performing teams. Strong background in mentoring and coaching sales , marketing and presales units to surpass KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Key projects across sectors, spearheading multimillion-dollar bids, and managing comprehensive business operations with budgets exceeding $100M.

Education includes an MBA in Marketing, BBA, and a Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engineering. Proficient in digital tools and ICT solutions essential for modern business landscapes.

About Karthikeyan
Career Highlights / Key Projects
  1. Successfully delivered landmark projects, including high-rise buildings (AED 385 Mn & AED 540 Mn contracts), consists of Guinness World Record automated carpark, cluster of & luxury villas, heavy concrete/steel structures, warehouses etc. in Dubai.

  2. Water projects worth up to RO 24M, achieving cumulative contracts of RO 110M in Oman.

  3. Managed civil/infra packages for refinery projects and public health engineering projects etc.

Certifications & Professional Affiliations
  1. Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK

  2. Member, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK

  3. Fellow, Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (IIQS)

  4. Registered Engineer, Institution of Engineers, U.A.E

  5. Registered Engineer, Institution of Engineers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Education
  1. MBA in Marketing

  2. Bachelor's in Business Administration

  3. Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engineering

Accolades, Committees and Honorary Appointments

Frequently invited to Forums consisting of Professionals in the Construction Industry – Helming Workshops to bring awareness and navigate the world of Arbitration in Construction Projects.