Saket Sule
About Saket Sule
Saket Sule is the Director of Supply Chain Finance at Procter & Gamble in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in finance roles across various regions.
Title: Director Supply Chain Finance at Procter & Gamble
Saket Sule currently holds the position of Director Supply Chain Finance at Procter & Gamble. He began this role in 2020 and operates out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His work involves leading financial strategies and optimizing capital allocation within the supply chain finance domain. Sule's expertise has been crucial in managing and enhancing the financial stability and compliance of the supply chain protocols, particularly within the India, Middle East, and Africa regions.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Saket Sule has had a long-standing career with Procter & Gamble, holding several key finance positions. He served as Director Supply Chain Finance since 2020 in Dubai, UAE. Prior to this, he was the Category Finance Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Dubai. From 2014 to 2016, he worked in Geneva, Switzerland, as Group Finance Manager - Product Supply Finance. Earlier roles include Group Finance Manager - India Plants from 2011 to 2014 in Bhopal, India, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager from 2009 to 2011 in Mumbai, India, and Integration Leader - M&A from 2007 to 2008 in Mumbai, India. Sule began his P&G journey as the Head Of Finance at P&G Professional Care from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise: IIM Ahmedabad and ICAI
Saket Sule's educational background in finance is substantial. He completed a General Management program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, finishing in 2021. Prior to this, he earned his Chartered Accountant certification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His academic achievements provided a strong foundation for his expertise in managing financial systems and leading complex financial initiatives.
Strategic Financial Leadership
In his role as Director Supply Chain Finance, Saket Sule has been instrumental in implementing standardized reporting and compliance processes across the supply chain finance protocols. He has managed a total spend of $800M in the India, Middle East, and Africa region. His strategic initiatives have significantly enhanced Procter & Gamble's cash position by effectively tracking capital allocation and investment returns. Sule has been responsible for driving strategic financial restructuring and supply network redesign in developing geographies, optimizing business plans, yield targets, growth strategies, and capital structures.
Team Leadership and Development
Saket Sule has proven expertise in leading and developing high-performing teams. He managed a team of ten professionals in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment, driving them towards achieving financial and operational excellence. His leadership skills have been instrumental in fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring that team goals align with the strategic objectives of Procter & Gamble.