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Chandan Kumar PathakCK

Chandan Kumar Pathak

Independent Consultant – Oil & Gas Sector

€425/day
Mumbai, IN
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Chandan Kumar

I bring over 36 years of global experience in business strategy, operations, and transformation, working across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. My background spans leadership roles in top-tier companies like Baker Hughes, Weatherford International, ONGC, and Reliance Industries, as well as co-founding a manufacturing startup in the oil tools sector.

My core strengths include business planning, cost optimization, P&L turnaround, product launch strategy, and scaling operations. I’ve led projects that repositioned companies for international expansion, implemented lean organizational models to boost profitability, and advised startups and mid-sized businesses on investor-ready growth roadmaps.

Beyond consulting, I am also an author of five books and a dedicated career mentor, helping professionals and teams align with long-term success. I now focus on project-based consulting to partner with businesses seeking strategic clarity, measurable results, and high-impact execution.

My goal is to leverage my diverse experience to help clients navigate complex challenges, unlock growth potential, and future-proof their organizations.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Freelance / Project-Based Engagements
    Independent Consultant – Oil & Gas Sector
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    India
    Leveraging over three decades of global experience in the upstream oil & gas industry, I have been offering strategic consulting services to Indian and international clients in areas such as business development, operations optimization, market entry strategies, and technical due diligence. My engagements span advising on growth strategies, product-market fit, and operational efficiency. I also provide mentorship and strategic support to young entrepreneurs and SMEs. As part of my ongoing interest in career development, I published a research paper on the "Dynamic Career Management Model (DCMM)," a holistic framework for navigating modern career trajectories in a fast-evolving global landscape.
  • SledgeHammer Oil Tools Pvt.Ltd.
    President – Well Completions
    September 2019 - July 2021 (1 year and 10 months)
    Faridabad, Haryana, India
    Led the establishment of a new vertical for well completions products, overseeing the entire process from team recruitment to product design, prototyping, and API certification. Successfully positioned the company as an approved vendor for major industry players such as Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, ADNOC, and ONGC, facilitating market penetration across 30 countries.
  • Baker Hughes
    Geomarket PL Manager
    November 2017 - April 2019 (1 year and 5 months)
    Kuwait-Stadt, Kuwait
    Managed the Completions and Well Intervention product lines in 3 countries driving strategic growth initiatives and improving margins. Oversaw a team of 60-70 professionals, achieving approximately USD 80 million in annual revenue while prioritizing a culture of interdependent HSE.

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Education

  • B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)
    IIT (ISM)
    1986
    B.Tech (Petroleum

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