An experienced tech savvy, business Leader, with 22+ years of experience in high impact leadership roles (Internationally) spanning over a decade in Advanced Industrial Automation & global strategic roles while rest in R&D and end-to-end product & business developments delivering impactful, growth.I have diversified sectoral (FMCG & Home appliance) & domain (Automation & Product development) expertise. Role in PepsiCo took me through Advanced robotics & its application in Snacks packaging ops + Equipment development for Beverage business. Role at Whirlpool built my competencies through core R&D practices & discipline with end-to-end product development & deliveries globally.I had moved across continents (India, China, Europe, USA) that helped me build strong global supply base & humane network helping develop tangible eco system for global socio-engineering leverage. I embodies “Start-up” mindset & paved path for many Frugal Innovation I had successfully delivered. I endorse power of being "ONE" which comes through people which is at the core of everything we do !Key Achievements: Humanoid Robotics(HuR) industrial applications (PepsiCo): One of very few persons across industry who is directly leading Humanoid Robotics(HuR) industrial application development programs for FMCG sector adoption. Working with top tier HuR developers & elite global academics institutes. Smart Automation Technologies (PepsiCo): Accountable for Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AIV) & Manipulative Robotics(AMMR) & expansion for multi-use application through heterogeneous Inter-Operability(VDA5050) requirements. Packaging automation strategy (PepsiCo): Responsible to develop Next Gen Blue Sky(5yrs.+) strategy through AGV-AMR & manipulative robotics multi-tasking capabilities enabling smart footprint & high efficiency “Factories Of Future” formats driving unprecedented advantages. Improving market share & bottom-line results (PepsiCo): Gained 11% market share, 27 M$ annual cash flow in productivity saving in Quick Serve Restaurants (QSR) & MT channels by delivering strategic & frugal beverage dispenser, Visi coolers technologies for Chilling, Dispensing, Icing & Slush category. Mega size project management (Whirlpool): Spearheaded 52 M$ “Side by Side” refrigerator End to End development program as PMO + technology lead role for IJV (Whirlpool-Hisense) @ China. Vast China experience (Whirlpool): 4+ Years of work experience in China (Shenzhen & Shanghai) through Whirlpool. Extensive experience of working with Chinese industry players & Low-Cost Country Sourcing.
Listed skills include Team Leadership, Product Development, Product Design, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 46 others.
