Aneesh Bhatia

Regional Manager MENA @ Aellia | Environmental Intelligence | Leading Emissions Management & Pipeline Integrity across the GCC & wider MENA | Methane/VOC Measurement

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Driving Operational Excellence, Regional Growth & Industrial Service Delivery Across MENA I am a regional operations and commercial leader with 16+ years of experience across the UAE and GCC, working with industrial, oil & gas, infrastructure, and supply chain-driven businesses. My career has focused on building practical operating systems, leading teams, improving execution discipline, and strengthening customer relationships in demanding industrial environments. I have led multi-site operations, commercial growth initiatives, supplier and partner relationships, ERP and process improvements, and cross-functional teams serving major regional customers. I currently serve as Regional Manager MENA with Aellia, part of Intero Integrity Services, supporting the delivery and growth of environmental and industrial services across the region. My focus is on operational execution, client confidence, team coordination, project delivery, and building scalable regional capability. What I bring: ✅ Regional Operations Leadership — Building structure, accountability, and execution discipline across teams and markets ✅ Industrial & Oil & Gas Experience — Working with clients, suppliers, and service teams in complex technical environments ✅ Commercial Coordination — Supporting growth through stronger customer relationships, clear priorities, and reliable delivery ✅ Process & Performance Improvement — Turning fragmented activity into measurable operating cadence, KPIs, and follow-through ✅ Cross-Border Execution — Managing regional stakeholders, partners, agents, and service delivery across the GCC and wider MENA region I am especially interested in the future of industrial services, emissions management, asset integrity, operational transformation, and sustainable growth across the Middle East. Always open to meaningful conversations with professionals working in industrial operations, oil & gas, environmental services, infrastructure, and regional business growth.

Experience

  • Regional Manager Middle East and North Africa at Aellia (Formerly Intero - The Sniffers)
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Regional Manager MENA at Aellia, supporting the delivery and regional development of environmental intelligence services across the GCC and wider MENA region. Focus areas include emissions management, methane/VOC measurement, advisory services, and pipeline integrity for industrial and energy-sector customers. Responsible for regional operations coordination, client engagement, service delivery discipline, team alignment, and collaboration with Aellia’s global technical and commercial teams to support safe, compliant, and reliable execution.

  • Managing Director at alkhalij enterprises LLC
    Mar 2009 - Jun 2026 · 17 yrs 4 mos

    • Strategic Growth & Market Expansionր Increased revenue by 25% YoY by expanding regional market share, securing high-value customer contracts, and optimizing inventory turnover by 30% unlocking additional working capital • Sales Optimizationր Transformed sales operations by leveraging CRM-driven intelligence, increasing lead conversion by 20% and boosting pipeline forecasting accuracy by 25%, improving sales efficiency by 15%. • ERP Implementation: Led enterprise-wide Epicor ERP transformation across 10 regional hubs, achieving 20% cost reduction, 30% faster order processing, and a 40% increase in operational visibility through data-driven analytics. • Supply Chain Managementր Revamped supply chain strategy, reducing excess stock by 30%, cutting holding costs by 15%, and leveraging supplier negotiations to achieve 20% lower procurement costs. • P&L & Financial Leadershipր Owned full P&L responsibility for AED 100M֡ operations, implementing cost control frameworks that boosted EBITDA by 15% and improving financial forecasting accuracy by 25%. • HR Leadership: Revamped performance management system, introducing sales-based incentives and leadership training, driving 20% higher retention and fostering a high-performance culture. • Customer-Centric Strategiesր Improved customer satisfaction scores by 15% through tailored engagement strategies and trend analysis

  • Marketing Systems Manager at Helix Energy Solutions Group
    Feb 2007 - Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Led strategic marketing initiatives, leveraging Salesforce CRM and automation to drive 18% higher lead conversion and 12% faster sales cycles. • Optimized CRM systems and workflows, reducing manual processes by 40% and increasing lead tracking efficiency by 25%. • Aligned marketing and sales strategies, integrating CRM insights to improve conversion rates and revenue growth. • Created executive-level marketing dashboards, enabling real-time performance tracking and data driven decision-making. • Led CRM adoption and training for 50֡ team members, boosting user engagement by 30% and improving collaboration.

  • Senior Applications Developer at Smith International
    Jun 2003 - Nov 2007 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Software Developmentր Led a team of developers to deliver custom software solutions, reducing operational downtime by 20% • Stakeholder Engagementր Managed vendor relationships and third-party integrations, ensuring timely project delivery and compliance. • Innovationր Developed a global software repository, improving user management and operational efficiency across the organization.