July 2023 to December 2024: Group Chief Marketing Officer and Member of Executive Committee, Minda Corporation LtdJuly 2015 to June 2023: President & Whole-time Director, Furukawa Minda Electric Pvt LtdFebruary 2012 to June 2015: Strategic Business Unit Head, Minda Corporation LtdAs Group Chief Marketing Officer and Member of Executive Committee, I steered the entire sales and marketing operations of the group for INR 5,000 Crores domestic and global businesses. I was in charge of achieving aggressive revenue and profit goals across all customers. I managed marketing research on key metrices, including trends, preferences and insights. I acted as the chief spokesman and SPOC for escalations and positive experience for customers. As President & Whole-time Director, I reported to the Chairman and the Board of Furukawa Automotive Systems (Tokyo) and led a team of 15 including expats. I directed operations of the company within the framework of policies, procedures and best practices of Furukawa group. I executed long term business plans & operational budgets and ensured adherence to the same. I facilitated restructuring of equity holdings and transfer of management control of the business from one JV partner to another.As Strategic Business Unit Head, I provided leadership to the growth objectives in the passenger and commercial vehicles segment. I directed strategic & business planning, P&L and operations of INR 400 Crores in the western region with 3 manufacturing sites. I spearheaded transformation journey of the company by upgrading plants, overhauling operations, and establishing a strong & committed team.

May 2011 to February 2012: Country ManagerNovember 2009 to April 2011: Plant Manager I reported into Asia-pacific Headquarters at Shanghai, spearheading P&L for the INR 200 Crores electrical power management systems manufacturing business in India. I conceptualized and executed a new business model to deliver CAPEX savings and right-sized operations.

October 2006 to November 2009: Deputy General Manager OperationsApril 2003 to October 2006: Manager Manufacturing I spearheaded Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Process Quality, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Maintenance, Production Administration and Operational Excellence. I stimulated sales growth and strengthened profitability. I overhauled operations, honed company skills to produce and deliver on-time-in-full high-quality products.

Draeximaier & Motherson Electrical Systems India Ltd. Unit HeadFebruary 1997 - April 2003 (6 years 3 months) Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaHindustan Antibiotics Ltd. Assistant EngineerDecember 1994 - February 1997 (2 years 3 months) Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaEagle Flask Industries Ltd. Industrial EngineerOctober 1993 - November 1994 (1 year 2 months) Pune, Maharashtra, India