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Charlotte, NC, US

Dynacast International is a global manufacturer of small, engineered die cast components for thousands of companies in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, hardware, computers and peripherals and many others.We engineer precision components by combining extensive engineering knowledge with our specialized manufacturing.

• Established and led a specialized consulting firm focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques, including powder metals, metal injection molding, metal additive manufacturing, and precision machining, catering to.
• Specialized in U.S. market penetration and development strategies for international additive manufacturing and MIM (Metal Injection Molding) enterprises, leveraging deep cultural understanding from living in India
• Acted as a pivotal bridge between Indian manufacturing companies and U.S. customers, ensuring seamless communication, cultural alignment, and mutual business understanding, leading to successful market entries
• Successfully served 7 high-profile clients in the additive manufacturing and MIM sectors, each boasting revenues of up to $70M, by providing strategic market insights and tailored approaches for U.S. expansion
• Crafted and implemented tailored branding strategies for clients, aligning their offerings with U.S. market preferences and standards, ensuring optimal brand resonance and recall in a competitive landscape
• Through strategic market analysis, branding, and liaising, facilitated client growth by aiding them in securing substantial market share in the U.S., translating into significant revenue boosts and long-term business.

Triadelphia, WV, US

• Handpicked for a pivotal role in a pioneering start-up focused on producing near net shape components from Nanocrystalline Metal alloys
• Pioneered the establishment of a manufacturing ecosystem, adapting real-time to groundbreaking scientific advancements from the lab.
• Prioritized safety, steering the team to design and execute top-tier protocols, particularly given the high reactivity of raw materials in the air
• Championed the acquisition, conceptualization, and renovation of a $15M research and pilot facility, which later became the central hub for innovation near Boston, MA
• Formulated dynamic manufacturing cost models, underpinning both present realities and forward-looking predictions, to assess the commercial feasibility of new materials.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to guide the business development team, pinpointing lucrative markets and product niches

Charlotte, NC, US

• Spearheaded a transformative growth strategy for a $750M die-casting giant, ensuring its recent MIM acquisition not only integrated seamlessly but also paved the way to become the world's premier MIM producer
• Crafted a blueprint for the executive team, delineating precise steps to outpace and outperform existing global MIM market leaders
• Conducted a thorough evaluation of the Indonesian MIM operation, recommending pivotal technology enhancements that supercharged sales capacity by 30% within the existing capital framework
• Spearheaded operational analyses and strategies that dramatically reduced sales backlog by 50% ($300K) within just 45 days of tenure
• Cost Savings & Process Optimization: Instituted robust operational metrics, leading to: A significant 25% reduction in molding scrap, translating to annual savings of $180K. A 15% surge in sintering throughput, leading.
• Identified and rectified inefficiencies, unearthing an additional $300K in potential savings from material and logistics expenditures

• Founded a consultancy firm dedicated to facilitating market entry for American manufacturers into India and vice versa
• Utilized 5+ years of relationship-building expertise in India to forge strategic business collaborations between Indian and American manufacturing entities, culminating in ventures yielding $22M+ in revenue
• Engaged by a Fortune 100 Fastest Growing Company to analyze, strategize, and recommend an optimal expansion blueprint targeting cost-effective regions including SE Asia, India, Mexico, and Eastern Europe
• Delivered lean manufacturing insights to a leading Indian plastic injection molder and a Colorado-based wind tower manufacturer.
• Achieved a 62% scrap reduction in Indian facility and streamlined Colorado operation's raw material and WIP inventory from 90 to 30 days

Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

• Elevated the company's status from a modest player to the undisputed global leader in the MIM industry; entrusted with comprehensive P&L oversight, successfully scaling a 1,200-strong team to achieve unparalleled sales.
• Crafted a robust business strategy, ensuring lasting growth and industry dominance through unwavering dedication and execution
• Spearheaded a transformative business strategy, resulting in an unprecedented surge in sales and a 100% increase in EBIT—surpassing the Chairman’s target 2 years ahead of schedule
• Pioneered the expansion of product/service offerings, seamlessly integrating them with the core manufacturing capabilities
• Elevated market position by revamping the company's brand and image via a comprehensive online, print, and trade show campaign, bolstered by direct engagements with premier accounts
• Led installation of a Class 10K cleanroom and secured ISO13485 certification, unlocking $14M in contracts from a mere $100K investment

Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

• Recruited and tasked by the Chairman to build the western US MIM market. Created a sales and marketing strategy to target key multinational accounts. Surveyed the various MIM operations in the US to find a potential.
• Cultivated new accounts for the company in automotive, consumer and medical segments.
• Brought in the first contracts for MIM medical products from several large device firms. Sold capabilities to one of these firms to assemble and package their device in India.
• Created updated marketing materials that generated a more positive impression of the Indian company for the US market.
• Made numerous trips to the India operation to provide technical assistance and guidance on improving the structure and capabilities of the Indian operations.
• Performed due diligence activities on potential acquisitions to gain a US base for MIM manufacturing and also for acquiring investment casting know-how.

Lake Oswego, Oregon, US

• Tasked with the responsibility to bring the struggling group to profitability after sustaining multiple years of losses. Lead the division to profitability and attained targeted EBIT levels within 9 months of assuming.
• Analyzed production methods and developed an operating and technology plan to make the manufacturing operation more competitive. Convinced corporate management to make investments in automation to reduce labor and.
• Managed and participated in business development activities to generate new sales. Gave numerous technical sales presentations to new prospects to promote the advantages of the technology.

Lake Oswego, Oregon, US

• Assumed command of the Composites Division to provide leadership and process development expertise for the manufacture of Silicon Carbide Reinforced Aluminum (AlSiC) products. Responsible to make process improvements.
• Re-engineered the manufacturing process of AlSiC products to reduce labor and increase throughput. Effectively lead the Composites operation to become one of the highest EBIT percentage divisions within PCC.
• Co-developed improved manufacturing techniques and successfully launched new programs in aerospace, consumer and industrial electronics applications.
• Created the design concepts and manufacturing techniques to produce composite ceramic armor for military applications that reduced weight by half an increased the multi-hit effectiveness threefold.

Lake Oswego, Oregon, US

• Recruited to manage the joint venture activities between PCC-AFT and their Indian JV partner AF Technologies. Effectively trained the Indian engineering team and made the Indian facility operational to produce MIM.
• Involved in the selection and hiring of the Indian team in India. Provided leadership to the planning process with the Indian team for training and facility setup.
• Managed and scheduled the Indian team of nine engineers while they were at the AFT facility. Mentored their learning process and helped them to integrate culturally with the US team.
• Planned the Indian manufacturing facility and managed a multi-million dollar capital budget for equipment and start-up. Oversaw installation and commissioning of capital equipment and trained the team in the operation.
• Successfully transferred over 20 projects from the US to India to be manufactured there as part of the JV agreement.