Dr. Tejas Deshpande
International Strategy and Business Management Professional
I am an international business and strategy professional with over 20 years of experience driving growth 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 9+ years at Siemens Singapore as Regional Director, APAC for Energy Performance Solutions.
I was the strategy and business development lead as well as product owner for an AI/ML-driven cooling optimization solution for innovative and early-market entry. I was recognized as the Next Generation Leader and promoted to the Middle East / Asia-Pacific role with larger business volumes and revenue responsibility.
What is Dr. Tejas Deshpande's professional background?
My professional career spans Europe, UK, Middle East and Asia-Pacific with multi-million-dollar partnership deals, regional P&L management, and channel ecosystem growth across these regions. From structuring a USD 15–20 million deal with multi-partner financing models spanning five Asian countries, to leading a 70-partner ecosystem across ASEAN, I have delivered 35% year-on-year regional revenue growth.
Driven by curiosity and a belief that the best solutions come from understanding both technology and the business driven by intelligent people and leaders, I build lasting partnerships with trust and transparency which create 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 initiatives. Initiated a multi-partner financing model for a strategic project across five countries in Asia, with an opportunity size of USD 15–20 million. Contributed to the winning team for a prestigious 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 initiatives 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 25–30 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 as a strategic approach 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, developing core early-career expertise in instrumentation, automation and controls.
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