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Zurich, Zh, Ch

Leading organic and inorganic growth initiatives for Electrification Business in APAC region. Also leading the startup and venture investment in APAC region.

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Coordinated the annual planning and performance management (PPM) process for ABB globally across 21 Divisions. Developed and delivered the portfolio evaluation methodology for $27B portfolio. Identified $3B+ divestment and $5B+ M&A pipeline. Led the identification of big transformational opportunities for ABB with large and bolt-on acquisition. Supported with commercial VDD development on two sell side transactions and on valuation & benchmarking for four buy side transactions.Accomplishments:• Successfully managed the PPM process for 2022 with clear divestment and growth areas.• Successfully evolved the portfolio assessment to incorporate ABB purpose along with performance.• Setup the sustainability inhouse incubator with growth plan of $100M in 3 years.

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Led sales team with 500+ people for ABB India across sales, marketing, business intelligence and business development functions. Brought strategic thinking and direction to the executive team. Experienced in selling complete ABB product, solutions, and service portfolio. Developed the three-year growth plan for ABB India and executed the plan. Provided strategic direction and advice to 21 Divisions heads of ABB India.Accomplishments:• Delivered 10% revenue CAGR by executing growth programs such as customer connect program, customer management program, 1.3X program and growth segments.• Built a process oriented and customer focused sales & marketing organization for ABB India.• Successfully setup the $500M divestment of Power Grids business from ABB India.• Efficiently managed the restructuring of the country level sales and marketing to empower businesses.• Accurately mapped the market of all ABB business in India by leading Business Intelligence team.

Rueil Malmaison, Paris, Fr

Managed the $100M global energy management product business for Schneider globally. Executed 5+ new platform launches globally and setup the business to grow at 15% CAGR. Coordinated with manufacturing, supply chain and country sales team to effectively launch products across the globe.Accomplishments:• Turned around the margin for the business by 5% points with right pricing policy.• Reduced product launch time by half with effective coordination and communication.• Ensured right product positioning and pricing of products across countries with new pricing tools.• Increased the reach to end-users by developing innovative web-based marcom tools.• Bettered logistics offer for products launches by ensuring tailored supply chain for products.• Setup SI channels/internal execution in key target countries to ensure successful launch.

Boston, Ma, Us

Various roles• Growth & Strategy leader for GE Digital Energy India business.• Senior Global product manager for GE Smart meter and Grid business.• New product introduction (NPI) project manager for GE Smart meter and Smart Grid business.• Edison Engineer: Top talent program for Engineering graduates in GE.Accomplishments:• Grew IEC Smart meters for from 0 to $10M in 2 years.• Setup the GE Digital Energy business to grow at 25%+ CAGR by identifying key growth programs.• Project managed development 5+ product platforms for GE Smart meter and Grids business.• Successfully submitted 10+ bids to utilities and project managed three smart meter rollouts globally.• Mapped and tracked the Transmission and Distribution market in India and defined growth markets.• One of the 10 top talent in India to get selected for Edison Engineering program.

Mba

Engineering, Electronics