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Proven leadership skills, involving, managing, developing and motivating high performing cross functional teams to achieve business objectives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He did his ME in Production &amp; Technology from VJTI Mumbai, later did executive program in business management from IIM Kolkata. Also did, certification course in supply chain management from IIT Delhi.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond corporate endeavours, Sanjay is passionate about personal interests, including travelling and reading. 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