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Creating the Future of Mobility @ Ola Electric. Responsible for Strategy & Product Roadmap for Cars & Motorcycles

Expertise in Product Lifecycle Management involving whitespace identification, Product conceptualization/Customization based on geographical needs, Product Positioning and Product development through stage-gate processStrategy Architect in developing innovative initiatives in Emerging Mobility Universe (Electric Vehicles, Ride Sharing, First & Last Mile connectivity solutions)Partnerships & M&A Lead in identifying inorganic growth opportunities by analyzing all aspects of Value… Show more Expertise in Product Lifecycle Management involving whitespace identification, Product conceptualization/Customization based on geographical needs, Product Positioning and Product development through stage-gate processStrategy Architect in developing innovative initiatives in Emerging Mobility Universe (Electric Vehicles, Ride Sharing, First & Last Mile connectivity solutions)Partnerships & M&A Lead in identifying inorganic growth opportunities by analyzing all aspects of Value Creation, Financial goals & synergiesConsumer Insight Specialist in Leveraging Research to understand consumer behavior & latent needs and identifying Voice of Customer for different segmentsQFD Institute certified Green belt holder, adept at translating VOC’s to product & design attributesBusiness Modeling through Market demand forecasting and value based pricing strategiesPreparation of Annual Business Plan & Mid-Term Plan for the entire Product Category as per the overall Organization Vision & Management direction Show less

Part Time Consulting to local administration on Water Conservation & Waste Management Strategies.Part of Green Drive program across the rural belt surrounding Palampur Town

Revamped complete Product Planning, Development & Management process for Hero MotoCorp as a core team member in a one-year engagement with McKinsey under the project titled “Excellence in Product Development” Created Product-Line Strategy for Premium Segment (150cc+ Motorcycles) for Asian, Latin American & African Markets by identifying product gaps using 5C analysis, Market Segmentation and assessing potential growth opportunities Designed an integrated Product Plan worth… Show more Revamped complete Product Planning, Development & Management process for Hero MotoCorp as a core team member in a one-year engagement with McKinsey under the project titled “Excellence in Product Development” Created Product-Line Strategy for Premium Segment (150cc+ Motorcycles) for Asian, Latin American & African Markets by identifying product gaps using 5C analysis, Market Segmentation and assessing potential growth opportunities Designed an integrated Product Plan worth projected annual revenue of INR 30 Billion Show less

Spearheaded the Cost reduction initiatives in Aluminium phase of Engine Plant and reduced the rejection cost by 50 % Led the Productivity Improvement Project for Robotic Line for Cylinder Head & Crankcase & reduced Process time by 30% Managed total shift production, conducted Process Capability Studies and handled a total of 136 union affiliated operators Spearheaded people management and skill development programs in driving implementation of best practices as TPM… Show more Spearheaded the Cost reduction initiatives in Aluminium phase of Engine Plant and reduced the rejection cost by 50 % Led the Productivity Improvement Project for Robotic Line for Cylinder Head & Crankcase & reduced Process time by 30% Managed total shift production, conducted Process Capability Studies and handled a total of 136 union affiliated operators Spearheaded people management and skill development programs in driving implementation of best practices as TPM Collaborated with McKinsey team for LEAP (Leadership in Profitability), aimed at improving overall company profitability Show less