Bhushan Dandawate is the Financial and Operational Director at Cape Romain Solutions Inc., a seasoned entrepreneur and C-Level professional with over thirty years of experience in Technology, Information, Communications, and Automotive industry sectors.

His expertise spans across various C-level roles such as CEO, CTO, and CFO, where he has accelerated clients' top and bottom-line growth by leveraging his skills in strategy, marketing, business development, and operations improvement.

Early Career and Growth:

Bhushan's professional journey began with leading the development of a unique engineering product, growing the company from 20 people to 200, and opening new markets in India and Japan. He negotiated alliances in South America and then moved on to help large enterprises like Ford Motor Company and Intelsat grow and expand. With Ford, he was involved in developing new product lines and was part of finance and strategy teams for operations 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 large deals with ISRO and other agencies, and was part of a team that helped with the acquisition of two competitors. He also spearheaded the entry of the Hinduja conglomerate into the US market and helped acquire and integrate three targets.

Interim Roles and Entrepreneurial Success:

Bhushan's interim roles as CTO, SVP of Operations, and CEO for various firms have been marked by cost containment and bottom-line improvement. He has acted as CFO for two services companies and advised on IT roll-up strategies. As an entrepreneur, he acquired and grew IT Services company, Eagle Network Solutions, LLC (ENS), increasing its revenues twofold and furthering its reach by acquiring Government Technology Solutions Inc.

Current Endeavors:

Currently, Bhushan is involved in growing a Cybersecurity company selling IT Security solutions to federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as commercial clients. He advises several clients on cross-border M&A and strategic alliances and has advised a medical devices company on expansion, M&A strategies, and owner exit.

Education and Community Involvement:

Bhushan holds degrees in Civil Engineering (B.Tech.) from Indian Institute Technology-Bombay (IITB), (MS)

 from Clemson University, and Business (MBA) from the University of Michigan. He is active in the IITB-Alumni community and is well recognized in the Indian diaspora for his contributions to the community.

Key Achievements:

As Financial and Operational Director at Cape Romain Solutions Inc., Bhushan has controlled growth by diversifying geographically and assimilating assets of two acquisitions with a successful growth strategy.

As President & CEO of EAGLE NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC, he managed explosive growth, increasing revenues by 20% and diversifying product lines.

As MANAGING PARTNER at Artha Vigyan Consultants LLC, he increased EBITDA and Revenues for three companies, saved over $1.0 M in costs, and developed a 3-year roadmap for growth.

As EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at Hinduja Brothers Inc., he developed an action plan for portfolio companies to enter the US and North American market via acquisitions, JVs, and Strategic Relationships.

As DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT at INTELSAT CORPORATION, he launched a new $100 M revenue service line for worldwide Internet over satellite and negotiated $100M revenue contracts in six countries.

Conclusion:

Bhushan Dandawate's career is a testament to his multifaceted expertise, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. His success in growing companies, helping technologies prosper, and his significant contributions to various industry sectors make him a distinguished professional in the global business landscape.