Santosh G Patole, FMP, WCBDA

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DISC Type : C

Head Facilities Administration at Schlumberger

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

A facilities administration leader with over 20 years of experience, Santosh specializes in operational excellence and cost optimization. He holds an MBA from the National Institute of Management Pune and leverages certifications in Big Data Analytics and Six Sigma to drive data-informed decisions at global firms like Schlumberger and BlackRock.

He is a passionate advocate for workplace justice, using his voice to champion fairness and dignity. His writing reveals a strong belief in fighting for just causes and telling the stories of those who have been silenced, reflecting a deep commitment to personal and professional integrity.

In a protest for what he deemed wrongful termination, he recently began a peaceful hunger strike outside his former employers office.

Personality Overview

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Objective Thinker

Precise

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Justice
Publicly protesting his termination after 21 years of service while battling cancer, advocating for fair treatment and dignity for employees.
Strategic Procurement
Advocates against selecting vendors based solely on the lowest price (L1), emphasizing the long-term value of quality, skill, and service response in facilities management.
Data-Driven Operations
Leverages his certifications in Six Sigma and Big Data Analytics to refine processes, manage resources, and optimize financial performance in facilities administration.

Media Appearances

Santosh has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2017 - 8-2025
Head Facilities Administration at Schlumberger
11-2012 - 5-2017
Associate / AVP at BlackRock
11-2008 - 11-2012
Manager - Facility at Sodexo
3-2007 - 11-2008
Incharge - Logistics at Exl Services Pvt. Ltd

Education

2015 - 2015
certification from AnalyticsLab
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from National Institute of Management Pune

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Exp : 18 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Head Facilities Administration at Schlumberger
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Insights For Selling To Santosh G

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Santosh G is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Santosh G

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Santosh G move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Santosh G take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Santosh G

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