Shri R Radhakrishnan is a highly experienced professional in the downstream oil marketing sector. He has an impressive career spanning over 38 years at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), a Maharatna Public Sector Corporation in the Oil and Gas industry in India. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in various areas such as marketing, operations management, business development, HR capability building, and information systems.
In his role at HPCL, Shri R Radhakrishnan has been involved in all major business activities within the downstream petroleum marketing sector. This includes retail sales, direct consumer sales of fuels and lubricants, LPG marketing, aviation business functions, operations and distribution, marketing research and analysis, and more. He has developed strong relationships with customers, both domestic and international, as well as channel partners, business partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the oil sector.
During his tenure, Shri R Radhakrishnan has held several significant positions in the marketing division of HPCL. These include roles such as Location Head, Regional Marketing Head, Zonal Marketing Head, and SBU Head. Recognizing the importance of digitalization in business processes, he later took on the role of Executive Director – Information Systems (Functional) at HPCL. In this position, he utilized his domain knowledge and experience to drive digitalization programs aimed at improving business efficiency. He successfully implemented a Business Intelligence System, introduced Customer Relationship Management (CRM), facilitated the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and oversaw the digitalization of key business processes in the refining and marketing domains.
Shri R Radhakrishnan is also actively involved in sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. He is a distinguished invited speaker for Corporate Executive Education Programs at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Additionally, he is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), highlighting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.