Our team
In Ooccaass, Our strength lies in our individuality. Meet our founders who strives to develop a world class outsourcing, consulting, compliance, advisory services, and comprehensive end-to-end shared services setup.
Scott Hopwood – Non Executive Director
Scott Hopwood is Non Executive Director at Ooccaass. With over 25 years of experience in Shared Services and Financial Compliance, Scott specialises in process redesign, onshore and offshore migrations, and overseeing third-party BPO providers. He is a PRINCE2 Practitioner and a full member of the FCCA, holding a BA (Hons) in Business Economics from Nottingham Trent University.
Scott is skilled at fostering collaboration across business units to enhance process standardisation and drive continuous improvement. His experience includes managing ERP transitions, particularly with SAP S4 Hana and Oracle Fusion, and executing effective project management strategies to optimise resource allocation.
Among his significant achievements are leading successful R2R Business Services transitions globally and implementing efficiency initiatives that have resulted in substantial cost savings. His work with major organisations like CSC Global, BMI Group, Tesco, and Reckitt Benckiser has greatly improved service delivery quality. With a strong connection to India, Scott embodies a unique blend of British professionalism and Indian warmth, committed to advancing financial excellence through strategic process enhancements and strong stakeholder engagement.
Rahul Samdani – Managing Director India and Senior Vice President (Transition, Transformation and Delivery)
Rahul Samdani is the Founder and Managing Director of our Indian capability center at Ooccaass, as well as the Senior Vice President overseeing end-to-end delivery, including transitions, transformations, and service delivery. With over 24 years of experience in establishing Shared Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and operations across industries such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality, and technology, Rahul has held prominent leadership roles including Head of Finance Transformation and Head of Shared Services.
His expertise spans strategic planning, process transformation, and operational efficiency. Notably, Rahul has established four shared service centers using innovative approaches, such as leveraging talent from tier-3 cities to maximise business benefits. His career includes key positions at DAMAC, Tesco, Amazon, Xchanging and Genpact, where he led major finance transformations, automation projects, and process improvements. Known for driving digital innovation and continuous improvement, Rahul excels in building global shared services and mentoring teams to achieve business goals and foster growth.
Among his notable achievements is establishing one of India’s first shared service centers in the tier-3 city of Shimoga, about 150 miles from Bengaluru. Over his career, he has successfully set up four shared service centers and managed over 20 transitions from various global regions to India. His experience spans countries like the USA, UK, Middle East, Poland, China, Brazil, and many more. He has also led large teams, managing over 1,200 employees. His expertise extends across diverse geographies, including the GCC, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Neha Samdani – Director (People and Admin)
Neha Samdani is the Director of People and Admin Affairs at Ooccaass, overseeing operations at the Indian capability center. With over 10 years of corporate experience at organisations such as Genpact and Mahindra & Mahindra, she brings strong expertise in managing teams and administrative functions. Neha is a finance professional with a solid foundation in Accounts, and she holds a management degree, further enhancing her leadership and operational capabilities.