COVID may have grounded us, but it turned my time with senior leadership into a strategic masterclass! With travel off the table and operations on pause, I spent countless hours honing my skills in brand, product, launch, pricing, and positioning strategies. Each meeting prep felt like a crash course in automotive finesse—proud to have learned from the best in the industry!In the remaining hours, we kept the leadership teams of BYD, VW, Ford, and others engaged with high-impact synergy… Show more COVID may have grounded us, but it turned my time with senior leadership into a strategic masterclass! With travel off the table and operations on pause, I spent countless hours honing my skills in brand, product, launch, pricing, and positioning strategies. Each meeting prep felt like a crash course in automotive finesse—proud to have learned from the best in the industry!In the remaining hours, we kept the leadership teams of BYD, VW, Ford, and others engaged with high-impact synergy projects—who knew virtual meetings could be this productive?In the post-COVID landscape, there was a significant reduction in my portfolio, with my EV projects being reassigned. However, the learning never stopped; I dove into lifecycle management for our flagship products—because in this industry, there’s always a new road to explore! Show less

I had a front-row seat to global exposure and fell head over wheels for Jeep’s iconic brand ethos—it was love at first drive. As the Vehicle Line Planner for the Jeep Compass across all Right-Hand Drive markets, my mission was clear: bring the spirit of global adventure to Indian roads, one Compass at a time. Along the way, I honed my skills in long-term planning, lifecycle management, and market-fit customization.Before this thrilling journey took full throttle, I embarked on a… Show more I had a front-row seat to global exposure and fell head over wheels for Jeep’s iconic brand ethos—it was love at first drive. As the Vehicle Line Planner for the Jeep Compass across all Right-Hand Drive markets, my mission was clear: bring the spirit of global adventure to Indian roads, one Compass at a time. Along the way, I honed my skills in long-term planning, lifecycle management, and market-fit customization.Before this thrilling journey took full throttle, I embarked on a less successful (but equally exciting) mission to make FIAT relevant in India. While the experiment didn’t go as planned, every twist and turn was an invaluable lesson, fueling my drive as I shifted gears to launch Jeep in India.The ride has been nothing short of a thrilling adventure!Key Skills:- Long-term Planning- Life Cycle Management- Cross-market Strategy & Execution- Brand Positioning & Adaptation- Lessons Learned (plenty!) from Fiat to Jeep Show less

A short but game-changing stint at Mercedes-Benz marked my leap from the mass market to the premium segment. My first job where uniforms were not required (hello, formals), and where the shift from Japanese A3 sheets to precise German PowerPoints felt like stepping into a whole new universe. Responsible for managing the SUV portfolio, I got hands-on with everything from configuring CKD products to mastering premium pricing strategies.Fun @ Work:- Off-roading lessons with the GL… Show more A short but game-changing stint at Mercedes-Benz marked my leap from the mass market to the premium segment. My first job where uniforms were not required (hello, formals), and where the shift from Japanese A3 sheets to precise German PowerPoints felt like stepping into a whole new universe. Responsible for managing the SUV portfolio, I got hands-on with everything from configuring CKD products to mastering premium pricing strategies.Fun @ Work:- Off-roading lessons with the GL & G-Class - Feedback sessions on product positioning and features with dealer principals Show less

Planning with the Japanese is like designing a blueprint for perfection—everything is meticulously thought through, and timelines are sacred. Case in point: the Fuel Efficiency targets set in 2009. Not only are they still intact, but they've been consistently exceeding expectations well into the 2020s. Talk about setting goals and actually meeting them.My role? Dreaming up new products for the 2015-2020 horizon and streamlining features across the portfolio by establishing minimum… Show more Planning with the Japanese is like designing a blueprint for perfection—everything is meticulously thought through, and timelines are sacred. Case in point: the Fuel Efficiency targets set in 2009. Not only are they still intact, but they've been consistently exceeding expectations well into the 2020s. Talk about setting goals and actually meeting them.My role? Dreaming up new products for the 2015-2020 horizon and streamlining features across the portfolio by establishing minimum standards for every price class—because consistency is key, and variety is, well, required for upselling.Fun @ Work:Benchmarking customer-centric attributes for every new car launched in India Show less

A good boss can set you up for success, but a tough one teaches you invaluable life lessons like EQ, camaraderie, and the art of surviving high-pressure situations. I had the rare privilege of reporting to both types—each leaving their mark on me.As a fresh college graduate, I started with vehicle testing—lab and field. From getting my hands dirty with tractors to understanding every nut and bolt, I quickly moved into assisting the India Platform Manager in finalizing future products… Show more A good boss can set you up for success, but a tough one teaches you invaluable life lessons like EQ, camaraderie, and the art of surviving high-pressure situations. I had the rare privilege of reporting to both types—each leaving their mark on me.As a fresh college graduate, I started with vehicle testing—lab and field. From getting my hands dirty with tractors to understanding every nut and bolt, I quickly moved into assisting the India Platform Manager in finalizing future products. It was a crash course in both the technical aspects of vehicles and the strategic side of product planning.I was "fresh" in more ways than one, but luckily, I had the best mentors to guide me through it all. Show less