CIPS Chennai Branch
Committee Members
Mansoor Ali
FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) and Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), with over 35 years of global experience, including more than 20 years in senior management roles leading internationally funded development projects. Sector experience spans ports and harbors, water and sanitation, healthcare, education, agriculture, and large-scale infrastructure projects across diverse international environments. Proven leader in the successful delivery of complex projects financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs), overseeing the full project lifecycle—from feasibility studies and detailed design through procurement, contract management, implementation, and final handover. Demonstrated expertise in operational oversight, institutional policy compliance, budget and financial control, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and high-level stakeholder engagement.Recognized for strategic leadership, strong people management, and effective cross-functional coordination across operations, procurement, financial management, and government counterparts. Adept at guiding multidisciplinary teams, leading high-level missions, and ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant project execution aligned with organizational objectives and country-specific priorities.
Naresh Kumar Javla, MCIPS
Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) and Certified Procurement Professional by IIPMR, with over 17 years of experience including more than 12 years in leading global procurement operations internationally for MNCs. Industry-leading expert with a distinguished reputation for developing and implementing procurement best practices across various industries, including Manufacturing, FMCG, Information Technology & Services, Background Verification, Digital Transformation, and BPO to enable business growth, achieve higher savings, supplier performance, governance, and enhance customer experience.High-performance supervisor with an eye for improving procurement operations and reducing substantial costs. Motivated strategist with a long history of overseeing and developing diverse teams of professional employees. Proficient in identifying and addressing process gaps and possesses experience working with suppliers across NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions.Successfully reduces costs, enhances operational efficiency, and drives significant value in international markets. Excels in cultivating high-performing teams and implementing scalable, sustainable procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Prioritizes people management and internal customer satisfaction, consistently exceeding business requirements.
Suman Banerjee, MCIPS
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Venkadesh Narayanan
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Vijay Venkadesh
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