Mechanical Engineer with 30 years experience in Automotive Seating and Interiors Engineering (all in MNC). 15 years in Senior Management team.Now bringing up Suma Japanese Technologies Private Limited, a startup organization working on Electric Vehicle Conversions. Successfully got 12 models approved by ARAI.Previously managed Business Development and Commercials in India for Adient who is global leader in Seating systems and Seating components like Metals, Mechanisms, Foams, Trims and Fabrics.Also managed Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd - Engineering Division (formerly Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd) which has a Global tech center in Pune, LLC subsidiary in USA and branches in Germany and Japan. 650+ employees around the globe.Multiple function experience including Product Development, Program Management, Business Development, Onsite/Offshore Tech Center Operations and General Management. Product launch experience for Indian and Global Auto OEMs.Multi cultural working experience in all 3 regions (North America 3 years, Europe 3 years, Asia other than India as well). Experience in managing multi-location global teams.Consistent high performer. Result oriented. Won Merit Awards numerous times for exceeding customers' expectations.MDP in General Management from IIM-Ahmedabad. Johnson Controls Leadership Edge graduation from Johnson Controls Leadership Institute, Shanghai.Specialties: Automotive Business, Product Development, CAD/CAE, Onsite/Offshore Tech Center, Engineering Efficiency, Global Delivery Model for Engineering, Employee Engagement.