Bhushan Dandawate
Financial and Operational Director in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Bhushan Dandawate is the Financial and Operational Director at Cape Romain Solutions Inc., a seasoned C-Level professional with over thirty years of experience in Technology, Information, Communications, and Automotive sectors. His expertise spans CEO, CTO, and CFO roles, accelerating clients' growth through strategy, marketing, and operations improvement.
Early Career and Growth:
Bhushan led the development of a unique engineering product, expanding the company to 200 people and opening new markets in India and Japan. He aided enterprises like Ford Motor Company and Intelsat in their growth, developing new product lines and contributing to finance and strategy teams in North America and Asia Pacific.
Strategic Leadership:
At Intelsat, Bhushan played an integral role in developing new business lines and expanding operations in India and Southeast Asia. He negotiated alliances and deals with ISRO and others, aiding the acquisition of two competitors. He spearheaded the Hinduja conglomerate's entry into the US market and facilitated three acquisitions.
Interim Roles and Entrepreneurial Success:
Bhushan's interim roles as CTO, SVP of Operations, and CEO were marked by cost containment and bottom-line improvement. As an entrepreneur, he acquired and grew IT Services company, Eagle Network Solutions, LLC (ENS), doubling its revenues and acquiring Government Technology Solutions Inc.
Current Endeavors:
Currently, Bhushan grows a Cybersecurity company, selling IT Security solutions to government agencies and commercial clients. He advises on cross-border M&A and strategic alliances and guides medical devices companies on expansion, M&A, and owner exit.
Education and Community Involvement:
Bhushan holds degrees from Indian Institute Technology-Bombay (IITB), Clemson University, and the University of Michigan. Active in the IITB-Alumni community, he is recognized in the Indian diaspora for his contributions.
Key Achievements:
At Cape Romain Solutions Inc., he controlled growth by diversifying and integrating two acquisitions. As President & CEO of EAGLE NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC, he managed explosive growth, increased revenues by 20%, and diversified product lines. As MANAGING PARTNER at Artha Vigyan Consultants LLC, he increased EBITDA and revenues for three companies, saving over $1.0M in costs and developing a 3-year growth roadmap. As EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at Hinduja Brothers Inc., he facilitated portfolio companies' entry into the US and North American market.