Headline

CEO | Managing Director | Business Head | COO | Country Head | P&L Growth, Business Transformation & Global Operations | Manufacturing, Supply Chain Excellence & ESG | Scaling B2B & B2C | Certified Independent Director

About

Enterprise business leader with 25+ years of leading profitable growth, P&L leadership, and enterprise transformation across global MNCs in building systems, industrial manufacturing, engineering services, and consumer durables, delivering sustained double-digit revenue growth and EBIT expansion from single digits to industry-leading margins. I combine commercial judgement with disciplined execution to strengthen business performance, accelerate transformation, and build profitable, scalable, resilient enterprises. My leadership spans Business Strategy, General Management, P&L Leadership, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Excellence, Digital Transformation, ESG, M&A Due Diligence, Governance, and Cross-functional Leadership. Currently, as Director of Operations and a member of the India Leadership Team at Schueco India, I work closely with the Managing Director, CFO, APAC leadership, and European Headquarters, jointly accountable for revenue, EBIT, APAC export revenue, order pipeline, and working capital to drive business performance, operational resilience, governance, transformation, and long-term value creation. ❖ ENTERPRISE IMPACT & OUTCOMES: * P&L & Revenue Scaling: Delivered sustained double-digit business growth, transforming India operations into a high-performance organisation and improving EBIT from single digits to industry-leading margins. * Supply Chain Resilience: Re-engineered global sourcing and supply chain strategy, cutting import dependency by more than 65% and unlocking significant recurring annual savings. * Working Capital Optimization: Released significant working capital through inventory optimisation and improved OTIF delivery to above 90% across pan-India operations * Global Program Leadership: Secured and led a US$20 million multi-year engagement at QuEST Global, directing a multidisciplinary organisation of 450+ professionals. * Turnaround & Margin Expansion: Turned around a loss-making plant at Fenesta Building Systems to profitability within 18 months, delivering ~₹20 Crore in annualised savings. * Capacity Expansion: Expanded operational capacity by over 50%, building operating models. * Led the 6-month operational due diligence for the Alufit International acquisition with post-close transition As a Certified Independent Director (IICA/MCA), I bring a board-level perspective on governance, enterprise risk, and long-term value creation, currently serving a three-year term on the Board of Studies, Industrial Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, and as a member of the Institute of Directors.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

ChatGPT

Granola

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Director Operations | India Leadership Team | Enterprise P&L, Growth & Business Transformation at Schueco India, Aug 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos, Bangalore, Driving P&L Performance, business growth, EBIT, order pipeline, working capital, cost structure, supplier pricing strategy, operational excellence, supply chain excellence, digital transformation, and customer success while partnering with India, APAC, and European leadership teams on strategy, risk, business performance, and long-term growth. Led end-to-end Order-to-Cash pipeline transformation and regional operational strategy across APAC in close partnership with sales, finance, projects, and HQ stakeholders. Also driving sustainability and ESG initiatives as part of the broader business transformation agenda. Transformed India operations into a high-performance growth business delivering consistent double-digit revenue growth. Improved EBIT from single-digit levels to industry-leading performance. Reduced import dependency by more than 65%, delivering meaningful recurring annual savings. Increased OTIF delivery performance to above 90% across pan-India operations. Delivered significant inventory reduction and improved receivables cycle, strengthening working capital efficiency. Digitised core operational workflows and implemented KPI dashboards, creating real-time visibility and improved decision velocity across key business functions. Expanded operational capacity by 50%+ to support sustained business growth. Led the 6-month operational due diligence for the Alufit International acquisition and a year-long post-close transition Scaled operational governance and supply chain oversight across SE Asia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR at Ministry Of Corporate Affairs, Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 · 1 mo, India

Delivery Head (Centre Manager) — Rolls-Royce Engineering Account at QuEST Global Engineering, Aug 2013 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs, Greater Bengaluru Area, Held full P&L accountability for a strategic Rolls-Royce global engineering account, scaling and diversifying into new revenue streams. - Won a competitive global bid; delivered US$25M in account revenue at a 55% contribution margin - Grew the delivery organization from 350 to 450 professionals over 2.5 years. - Built a new Supply Chain Management vertical inside the account, sourcing engine parts from low-cost countries; stood up Should-Cost Analysis and Operational Excellence teams to support it. - Increased account revenue by 40% through service expansion and delivery excellence. - Improved applied/utilization ratio from 80% to 90%; sustained 95%+ on-time delivery and 98%+ first-time quality - Improved customer satisfaction from 75% to 95% through structured governance and stakeholder engagement. Established advanced manufacturing, CAM, CMM, and supply chain engineering capabilities, enabling additional project streams. Oversaw a team of 450+ multidisciplinary professionals, including program managers, technical managers, project managers, project leads, and engineers, to deliver large-scale engineering programs. Delivered a major customer project three months ahead of schedule, supporting a critical product launch. P&L Management, Engineering Services, Program Management, Global Delivery, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Relationship Management, Global Stakeholder Management

Regional Head– Operations & Customer Service. at Fenesta Building Systems, Mar 2004 - Aug 2013 · 9 yrs 6 mos, Bangalore,India, Held full P&L ownership — Factory, Commercial function, Operational excellence, SCM, Project Management, Customer service, Regional sales & Business development across a 400-person, 5-factory regional operation, progressing from Factory Manager to Regional Head over 9.6 years. - Built 5 factories from scratch as greenfield projects; expanded capacity ~50% - Co-owned sales with the Zonal Head: project costing, negotiation, order-winning, through to handover and cash collection - Developed the Fenesta Retail Management System (FRMS) for launching a new retail vertical from zero, built a pan-India dealer network partnering with zonal heads growing combined new-business revenue from Nil to ₹350 Cr - Turned around a loss-making plant to profitability within 18 months (~₹20 Cr annualized savings); scaled regional revenue 3x - Won the Manufacturing Excellence Award (Economic Times & Frost & Sullivan) and Turnaround Leadership Award (DCM Shriram Group) Reduced installation cycle time by 30% and increased repeat business by approximately 25%. Operational Excellence -Led deployment of Lean, TPM, Kaizen, VSM, and 5S across facilities, securing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS certifications, embedding a quality-first and EHS culture organization-wide. Customer Success & Experience: Architected an integrated framework linking manufacturing with project delivery, reducing installation cycle time by 30%, improving CSAT scores & driving ~25% repeat business growth. Digital Transformation: Conceptualised & implemented FPMS (Fenesta Project Management System) pan-India, enhancing project visibility & customer engagement. Team Leader - Factory Manager Established a new manufacturing facility and created the operational foundation required for capacity expansion and business growth; commissioned a new factory from project phase to operational ramp-up. Established end-to-end manufacturing, commercial, and supply chain processes. Built procurement, logistics, & warehouse

Asst Manager – Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Transfer (Samsung Korea JV) at Applicomp (Ind) Limited (A Videocon Group Company), Jan 2000 - Mar 2004 · 4 yrs 3 mos, Banagalore, Established a greenfield refrigerator manufacturing facility from the ground up, joining at an early stage to lead project setup, technology transfer, supplier development, process engineering, and operational improvement initiatives. Led the refrigerator manufacturing setup through technology transfer from Samsung, Korea, supporting plant stabilisation alongside the Korean engineering team. Improved OEE from 50% to 75% across sheet metal, assembly, and foaming operations. Reduced rejection levels from 8% to 0.5%, lowering the cost of poor quality. Delivered value-engineering savings of ₹32 per refrigerator in cabinet sheet metal and liner components. Reduced model changeover times and improved productivity through process optimisation. Streamlined assembly operations through layout redesign and implementation of 5S practices. Manufacturing Engineering, OEE Improvement, Quality Management, Supplier Development, Value Engineering, Production Planning

Education

M.Tech, Manufacturing Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Harvard Manage Mentor (HMM) and IDP, Executive management and Leadership Development,2010 -2012