RAVI SIMONS
Litigation Specialist
Melbourne
Summary
Strategic business development professional with over 15 years of experience, including significant expertise in automotive industry operations and business development within the GCC region. Proven track record in developing multi-million dollar joint ventures, establishing manufacturing facilities, and driving strategic growth initiatives. Demonstrated success in building relationships with key stakeholders across the Middle East automotive sector.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Litigation Specialist Technical
National Transport Insurance
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2023 - Current
- Managing national litigation claims and achieving approximately $550K in cost savings
- Developed strong working relationships with internal and external counsel for effective communication and negotiation throughout the litigation process.
Investigations Recoveries and Settlement Consultant
Suncorp Motor Insurance
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2016 - 04.2023
- Managed $1.147M portfolio with consistent target achievement
- Led recovery processes and stakeholder negotiations
Senior Technical Assistant
Qatar Immediate Industries Co. Ltd (Alwaseeta)
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed technical aspects of capital projects and stakeholder relationships
- Monitored and evaluated project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Conducted site visits and risk assessments for major industrial projects
- Coordinated with international stakeholders on technical implementation
- Managed project documentation and technical data collection processes
Business Development Manager
Qatar Ag (GSSH Holdings Automotive Division)
Doha, Qatar
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Led strategic business development initiatives for Qatar's emerging automotive manufacturing sector
- Spearheaded a $30M joint venture project for establishing a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) manufacturing facility for luxury vehicle components
- Developed comprehensive business plans and conducted due diligence for technical, commercial, financial, and legal aspects of automotive manufacturing ventures
- Built and managed relationships with European and Asian technology partners for automotive component manufacturing
- Created and implemented marketing strategies to position Qatar in the global automotive market
- Led Qatar Ag's successful participation in Qatar Motor Show 2011, developing key investor relationships
- Established strategic partnerships with global CFRP and automotive technology leaders
- Orchestrated relationships with Qatari authorities to secure support and funding for automotive ventures
Business Development Analyst
GSSG Holdings
Doha, Qatar
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Drove strategic initiatives for the auto & transportation division
- Developed a pioneering $75M concept for a multi-brand 3S automotive facility in Qatar
- Created market-specific expansion plans for the auto & transportation division across the Middle East
- Collaborated with European partners to develop market entry strategies for Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment in Middle East and Africa
- Initiated and developed strategies for establishing automotive R&D facilities in Qatar
- Led projects for setting up industrial platforms for Lithium-ion Batteries, Carbon Fiber, and Polycarbonate manufacturing
Education
ANZIIF Diploma - Automotive General Insurance
ANZIIF
Melbourne, VIC 01.2024 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management
Pacific International Hotel Management School
Diploma - Hotel Management
International Hotel
Skills
Automotive Industry Strategy
Joint Venture Development
Business Development & Analysis
Strategic Partnership Building
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Affiliations
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Educationandprofessionaldevelopment
- Studying towards ANZIIF Diploma in Automotive General Insurance
- Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management, Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Zealand
- Diploma in Hotel Management, International Hotel, Switzerland
Relevantprofessionalexperience
- Business Development Manager, Qatar Ag (GSSH Holdings Automotive Division), Doha, Qatar, 06/01/10, 05/31/14, Led strategic business development initiatives for Qatar's emerging automotive manufacturing sector, Spearheaded a $30M joint venture project for establishing a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) manufacturing facility for luxury vehicle components, Developed comprehensive business plans and conducted due diligence for technical, commercial, financial, and legal aspects of automotive manufacturing ventures, Built and managed relationships with European and Asian technology partners for automotive component manufacturing, Created and implemented marketing strategies to position Qatar in the global automotive market, Led Qatar Ag's successful participation in Qatar Motor Show 2011, developing key investor relationships, Established strategic partnerships with global CFRP and automotive technology leaders, Orchestrated relationships with Qatari authorities to secure support and funding for automotive ventures
- Business Development Analyst, GSSG Holdings, Doha, Qatar, 04/01/09, 05/31/10, Drove strategic initiatives for the auto & transportation division, Developed a pioneering $75M concept for a multi-brand 3S automotive facility in Qatar, Created market-specific expansion plans for the auto & transportation division across the Middle East, Collaborated with European partners to develop market entry strategies for Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment in Middle East and Africa, Initiated and developed strategies for establishing automotive R&D facilities in Qatar, Led projects for setting up industrial platforms for Lithium-ion Batteries, Carbon Fiber, and Polycarbonate manufacturing
- Senior Technical Assistant, Qatar Immediate Industries Co. Ltd (Alwaseeta), Doha, Qatar, 09/01/14, 05/31/15, Managed technical aspects of capital projects and stakeholder relationships, Monitored and evaluated project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, Conducted site visits and risk assessments for major industrial projects, Coordinated with international stakeholders on technical implementation, Managed project documentation and technical data collection processes
- Litigation Specialist Technical Support, National Transport Insurance, Melbourne, Australia, 08/01/23, Present, Managing national litigation claims and achieving approximately $550K in cost savings, Developing strategic litigation plans and collaborating with external stakeholders
- Investigations Recoveries and Settlement Consultant, Suncorp Motor Insurance, Melbourne, Australia, 08/01/16, 04/30/23, Managed $1.147M portfolio with consistent target achievement, Led recovery processes and stakeholder negotiations
- Relationship Manager - Investment Banking, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Dubai, UAE
- Sales Representative SME, New Zealand Telecom, Auckland, New Zealand
Timeline
ANZIIF Diploma - Automotive General Insurance
ANZIIF
01.2024 - Current
Litigation Specialist Technical
National Transport Insurance
08.2023 - Current
Investigations Recoveries and Settlement Consultant
Suncorp Motor Insurance
08.2016 - 04.2023
Senior Technical Assistant
Qatar Immediate Industries Co. Ltd (Alwaseeta)
09.2014 - 05.2015
Business Development Manager
Qatar Ag (GSSH Holdings Automotive Division)
06.2010 - 05.2014
Business Development Analyst
GSSG Holdings
04.2009 - 05.2010
Diploma - Hotel Management
International Hotel
Advanced Diploma - Hotel Management
Pacific International Hotel Management School
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