Vignesh Mahalingam

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Assistant Manager – Facilities & Administration | Mobility Services at CMA CGM

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Vignesh Mahalingam is a seasoned finance and operations professional at CMA CGM, specializing in travel desk and mobility services. With over 15 years of experience and an MBA from the University of Madras, he focuses on cost efficiency and compliance in managing the entire corporate travel lifecycle.

He is the recipient of the Light House Award for his excellent performance and outstanding contributions to the company.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Travel
Manages the entire travel lifecycle, including domestic/international ticketing, hotel bookings, visa processing, and vendor coordination for employees and senior executives at CMA CGM.
Financial Controls
Leverages 15+ years of experience in finance and accounts (AP, AR, GL, GST) to seamlessly coordinate financial controls with travel logistics and ensure compliance.
Cost Efficiency
Focuses on optimizing travel expenditures through negotiating corporate rates with hotels and ensuring all bookings adhere to established travel policies.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Assistant Manager – Facilities & Administration | Mobility Services at CMA CGM
4-2021 - 5-2025
Specialist - Accounts at CMA CGM
12-2014 - 3-2021
Senior Executive - Accounts at CMA CGM
2-2011 - 11-2014
Accounts Executive at LCP Building Products
6-2010 - 1-2011
Accounts Executive at Nokia

Education

2013 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Madras
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Thiruvalluvar College

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Insights For Selling To Vignesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vignesh is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vignesh

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vignesh move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Vignesh take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Vignesh

Personality Compatibility


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