Project & Program Manager · APM Terminals · The Hague, Netherlands

Adwait
Deshpande

Finance Transformation & Commercial Contracting specialist. 15+ years delivering global change across Maersk and APM Terminals. Dutch Citizen.

PRINCE2® Practitioner Lean Six Sigma Ironclad CLM Power BI ERM
15+
Years' Experience
$20M+
Risk Mitigated
30+
Terminals Impacted
Profile
"Bridging strategic business goals with technical execution across global terminal operations."
Results-oriented Project Manager with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale global initiatives in Finance Transformation, Commercial Contracting, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar capital projects, mitigating commercial risk by $20M+, and driving operational efficiency through digital transformation (Ironclad CLM, Power BI).

Expert in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes across Europe and Asia, bridging the gap between strategic business goals and technical execution. Certified PRINCE2® Practitioner with deep expertise in enterprise risk management and contract lifecycle management.
Career

Professional Experience

APM Terminals
Oct 2024 – Present
The Hague, Netherlands
Project Manager — Commercial Contracting
  • Led end-to-end revision and rollout of the APMT Global Standard Terms of Business (Dec 2024), standardizing liability clauses across 30+ terminals and mitigating an estimated $20M+ USD in potential litigation exposure per major incident.
  • Spearheading global deployment of the Ironclad CLM system, standardizing contract workflows across all terminals — reducing administrative overhead and improving compliance speed at scale.
  • Designed and executed a comprehensive roadmap for commercial contract management, aligning regional practices with global corporate strategy.
  • Primary subject matter expert on contract interpretation, compliance, and negotiation support for high-value terminal agreements.
$20M+ Litigation Risk MitigatedIronclad CLM Global Rollout30+ Terminals
APM Terminals
Jun 2023 – Sep 2024
The Hague, Netherlands
Project Manager — Finance Transformation
  • Rebuilt the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, establishing robust end-to-end processes for identifying and mitigating financial risks.
  • Leveraged Microsoft Loop and Power BI to digitize financial reporting workflows, creating real-time dashboards that reduced manual reporting time by 30%.
  • Developed a "Cost of Finance" dashboard to benchmark performance against industry standards, identifying key areas for strategic cost reduction.
30% Reporting Time ReductionERM Framework Rebuild
APM Terminals
Oct 2022 – May 2023
The Hague, Netherlands
Project Manager — OTC Discovery
  • Led the Order-to-Cash Discovery project for the top 17 terminals (generating 80% of revenue), identifying critical billing process gaps and system fragmentation.
  • Delivered a strategic roadmap to senior executives for standardizing billing systems and centralizing tariff data, directly supporting the Revenue Management Strategy.
APM Terminals
Aug 2017 – Sep 2022
The Hague, Netherlands
Project Manager — BPO & Outsourcing
  • Managed end-to-end transition of complex finance processes to the Maersk Global Service Centre (GSC), ensuring zero business disruption.
  • Key member of the "LIFT" global digital transformation program, ensuring budget adherence and timely delivery of digital landside solutions.
  • Established global standard finance processes including drafting and negotiating rigorous SLAs for outsourced functions.
Maersk GSC
Aug 2013 – Aug 2017
Pune, India
Project Manager — Migration & Business Dev.
  • Led discovery assessments for multiple A.P. Moller-Maersk BUs (Maersk Oil, Drilling, Supply Services), identifying offshoring opportunities with significant cost arbitrage.
  • Directed setup of a new finance offshore unit for Maersk Oil & Gas, managing full project lifecycle from business case to operational stabilization.
Maersk GSC
Jan 2011 – Jul 2013
Pune, India
Asst. Manager — Finance & PM
  • Created and maintained complex financial models for greenfield projects and terminal acquisitions globally, directly influencing investment decisions.
  • Produced competitor analysis and market intelligence for multi-million-dollar port bid documentation.
Expertise

Core Competencies

Project & Program Management
PRINCE2® PractitionerAgile / ScrumRisk Management (ERM)Stakeholder ManagementCAPEX TrackingChange Management
Finance Transformation
Cost Reduction StrategiesProcess OptimizationFinancial ModelingBPO / Shared ServicesOrder-to-Cash (OTC)CAPEX Governance
Commercial Contracting
CLM (Ironclad)SLA DevelopmentContract NegotiationRisk MitigationGlobal Terms of BusinessCompliance
Technical Tools
Power BIIronclad CLMJIRAMS ProjectSharePointMicrosoft Loop
Credentials

Education & Certifications

Postgraduate
MBA — Finance & International Business
University of Mumbai, India
Undergraduate
B.Sc. Mathematics
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), India
Certification
PRINCE2® Practitioner
AXELOS
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
APM Terminals / Maersk
Certification
LEAN Level 3 Certified Practitioner
APM Terminals / Maersk
Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Email
adwaitsh@gmail.com
Phone
+31 629 388 275
Location
The Hague, Netherlands
Citizenship
Dutch Citizen
KNCB Umpire of the Year
KNCB Recognition · 2022
Most Promising Umpire of the Year
International Cricket Umpire & Player · KNCB · Netherlands

Cricket
Profile

Seasoned cricketer and accomplished international umpire, bringing deep expertise, leadership, and passion to elite-level cricket across Europe and beyond.

KNCB Umpire of the Year 2022 ECB Level 3 Accredited T20 International Umpire ICC Match Manager
130+
Games Umpired
8
Intl. Appointments
7+
Years Umpiring
2022
Umpire of the Year
Official Record · ESPNcricinfo
Adwait Mohan Deshpande
Role
Umpire & Referee
Association
Netherlands
Born
March 26, 1983 · Akola, India
T20I Debut
Guernsey vs Germany · Deventer · 14 Aug 2023
View on ESPNcricinfo
Player ID: 885867
Gallery

In Action

Adwait umpiring on the pitch
On the Pitch · KNCB
Umpiring action — signal
Women's T20I · Signalling
Square leg umpire
Square Leg · KNCB Top Klass
T20I Debut match
T20I Debut · Guernsey vs Germany · 2023
Sean Moran Cup
Sean Moran Cup Champions · 2024
Official Career

Umpiring Career

Transitioned to umpiring driven by a busy work schedule and a deep desire to stay embedded in cricket at the highest level. Completed ECB Level 3 accreditation. Currently a National Level Umpire for KNCB, officiating all national-level 50-over and T20 games in Top Klass — the highest playing class in The Netherlands — plus international fixtures.

KNCB Most Promising Umpire of the Year 2022
KNCB Annual Awards · 2022
Most Promising Umpire of the Year
Recognised by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) — the Netherlands' national cricket board — for outstanding performance, consistency, and rapid development in the umpiring panel. Awarded within just 5 years of joining the panel, reflecting exceptional dedication and quality of decision-making at the highest domestic level.

International Appointments

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Match Manager & Umpire Liaison · ICC Event
European Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Qualifiers — worked closely with ICC Umpires Russel Warren, Roland Black, Aidan Seavers and Match Referee Denavon Hayles
July 2025
1
Men's T20I · Debut
Germany vs Guernsey · Deventer
Aug 2023
2
Women's T10 International
European League — Netherlands vs Jersey Women
2023
3
Women's T20 International
Netherlands vs Hong Kong WT20I
2024
4
Women's T20 Series
Netherlands vs Italy WT20I Series
2024
5
Women's T20 Tri-Series
Netherlands, PNG & Scotland WT20I Tri-Series
2024
6
Men's T20I · 4th Umpire
Netherlands vs USA T20 International
2024
7
KNCB Exchange Programme
Essex, England — Division 1 games
2024
Notable Domestic Achievement

Pro Series (2023 World Cup Selection): Officiated all Pro-Series games in The Netherlands where the Netherlands national team competed in groups, with the ICC selection panel present to choose the squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India.

ICC Event · July 2025

Match Management

Served as Match Manager & Umpire Liaison at the European Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, working alongside ICC match officials.

Responsibility
Detail
Match Oversight
Responsible for all issues directly relating to the match — primary on-site authority for match integrity and logistics.
Official Liaison
Coordinated with ICC match officials for transportation times and pre-match medical briefings.
Toss Supervision
Ensured toss on time under supervision of Tournament Referee or third umpire per ICC regulations.
Team Administration
Collected and verified team sheets — captain, wicketkeeper, correct shirt numbers.
Post-Match
Ensured captains and Player of the Match available for post-match interviews.
ICC Reporting
Main on-site contact reporting directly to the ICC Event Director and KNCB Events Manager.
Heritage

Cricket Journey

Early Years · Akola, Maharashtra
Born into the Game
Born into a cricket-loving family in Akola. Grandfather's legacy as a player alongside British individuals; father as early coach — cricket woven into family heritage from birth.
1994–95 · School Cricket
New English High School, Akola
Under-14 team selection, captaincy and district victories — the foundation of a lifelong relationship with the game.
Club Cricket · Akola & Nagpur
Akola CC → Reshimbaug CC, Nagpur
Mentored by Coach Mr. Bharat Dikkar at Akola CC. Moved to Nagpur for higher education, joined Reshimbaug Cricket Club. VCA trials for Under-16 and Ranji teams. Played alongside Faiz Fazal and Amit Deshpande in the 1999–2000 season.
2008–2010 · Pune & Maersk
Corporate Cricket
Active in Pune IT tournaments. Pivotal role in forming Maersk's cricket team in Pune, driving notable corporate victories.
2018–Present · Netherlands
Voorburg CC → Maersk Captain
Joined Voorburg Cricket Club (2018), scoring 58 on debut. Played alongside Dutch national players Aryan Dutt and Vivian Kingma, coached by Tom de Grooth. Now captaining Maersk Netherlands as Opening Batter and Wicketkeeper in the KNCB corporate league.
Player

Playing Profile

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Opening Batsman
Top-order batter from Under-14 school cricket through to corporate league captaincy in the Netherlands.
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Wicketkeeper
Specialist wicketkeeper with experience from Akola club cricket through to Maersk Netherlands.
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Medium Pace Bowler
Useful medium pace option contributing as an all-round player at corporate and club level.

Trophies & Honours

2022 & 2024
Sean Moran Cup Champions
KNCB Corporate League · Netherlands
2025
Sean Moran Cup Runner-Up
KNCB Corporate League · Netherlands
2022
KNCB Most Promising Umpire of the Year
Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond · Netherlands
Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Email
adwaitsh@gmail.com
Phone
+31 629 388 275
Board
KNCB · Netherlands
Accreditation
ECB Level 3