Professional Summary - A Snap shot
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Visionary CEO-ready executive driving profitable growth across automotive and industrial sectors, greenfield project execution, and strategic business transformation. Proven track record of building and scaling organizations with INR 500+ Cr revenue and 1900+ employees while consistently delivering double-digit profit growth.
COMPETANCIES
P&L Management | Business Strategy | Automotive Manufacturing | Greenfield Projects | Innovation & Product Design | JV & International Collaboration | Quality Engineering | Leadership Development | Cost Optimization | TPM/TQM/Lean Six Sigma Systems | Compliance & Safety
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PhD in Strategic Management with corporate governance specialization
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Current Board of studies Member – Academic Institution
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Multi-industry expertise across automotive, industrial, and technology sectors
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ESG champion with proven sustainability and safety leadership
EXPERIENCES
ZF Steering Gear India Ltd. | Pune & Pithampur | 2015 – 2024
Vice President – Projects & Operations
* Led 2 plants (INR 500 Cr topline, 1900 employees),operations, design and JV.
Mahle Engine Components India Ltd. | Chennai | 2014 – 2015
Head – Manufacturing Excellence & QA
* Led TPM, TQM, 5S and HSE systems; Head of SQA and MR for QMS, EMS&EHS
ILJIN Automotive Pvt Ltd. | Chennai | 2011 – 2013
AGM – Quality Assurance
* Head of PQA,SQA,CQA with Team of 200+ and MR for QMS
Earlier roles: Timken India, TVS Tires, TI Metal Forming, Delphi TVS Diesel
ACADEMIA
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PhD in Strategic Management – Vels University, Chennai
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MTech in Manufacturing Technology – PRIST University, Tanjavur
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MBA in Human Resources – Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
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Bachelor Industrial Eng. & BCA – IIIE Mumbai & MKU, Madurai.
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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Tamil Nādu Polytechnic, Madurai
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Six Sigma Master Black Belt
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Certified Auditor (ISO 9001, TS16949, ISO 14001, OHS 18001)
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VDA 6.3 BII Process Auditor
GLOBAL EXPOSURE & INDUSTRIAL EXPERTISE
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Countries: Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Thailand
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Domains: Production, Quality, Maintenance, Design, NPD, Purchase, Sales, BD and HR
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Tools: CAD/CREO, SAP MM/PP, PLM, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, VSM, DFA, DFM,
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Trainer: QMS, EMS, EHS, TPM, Lean, 5S, FMEA
AFFILIATIONS
Life Member – QCFI | Member – SAE USA | Board Member – Vels University, Mechanical Dept.
LANGUAGES
Tamil (native)
English (proficient)
