Tuff Chowdhury
About Tuff Chowdhury
Tuff Chowdhury serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Vamstar, bringing extensive experience in program management and business transformation across various industries. He has held significant roles at multiple organizations, demonstrating expertise in governance, stakeholder engagement, and project management methodologies.
Work at Vamstar
Currently, Tuff Chowdhury serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Vamstar, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Programs & Digital Transformation at the same company from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing global operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Tuff Chowdhury has extensive experience in program management and operations across various organizations. He worked at Generali Global Health as a Programme Manager for five months in 2018, and at GroupM as a Programme Director for two years from 2016 to 2018. His tenure includes roles at Smith & Nephew, MEC, and dentsu international, where he held Programme Director positions. He has also worked at IBM and Oracle Corporation in senior delivery and project management roles.
Education and Expertise
Tuff Chowdhury earned an MBA from Sheffield Hallam University in 1998 and a BSc from the University of Bradford in 1997. He is an expert in designing and executing governance and program implementation plans. His proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies supports his ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Achievements in Transformation
Tuff Chowdhury has successfully led global business transformations with budgets exceeding £100 million. His efforts have resulted in significant ROI and operational excellence. He has a proven track record of quickly turning around troubled operations, showcasing his capability in engaging with business stakeholders and managing offshore and third-party vendors.