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Strategy, Product & Technology Leader | Strategic Initiatives | Program Delivery | Digital IoT Automation

About

I transform businesses into market leaders through strategic portfolio management and measurable growth execution. I am a senior growth leader who scales global product portfolios, leads multi-regional strategy, and builds digital commercialization engines across industrial automation and engineered products. I have background with digital engineering, software consulting, technology leadership, strategic presales, consultative solutioning, ability to engage with CXOs, enterprise stakeholders, and global customers. Today, with IDEX Corporation, I act as an "engine for growth" owning product and commercial strategy, roadmap, localization, new product development pricing, and profitability across our core vertical like Chemical, Semiconductor, Specialty chemicals, F&B, General industry, O&G, Petrochemical. I have been building Global capability and Technology (GCC) innovation in India as a major hub to serve local and Global markets and been involved with various digital transformation and AI initiatives. 📈 PROVEN TRACK RECORD: → Currently leading 2x growth strategy for IDEX FMT Pumps across Asia Pacific→ Positioned Emerson for $40-50M market expansion through strategic program development→ Established India as Global Center of Excellence for Solar PPC applications→ Built and managed cross-functional teams of 7 functions and 12+ member teams → Led go-to-market strategies across 3 business units in emerging markets, knowledgeable on casting, forging, processes. → Built $50M+ total addressable market positioning for emerging industrial segments → Led programs generating $10-12M annual recurring revenue→ Drove $400-500K business growth across PAN India operations→ Managed $75M global product portfolio with full P&L accountability 🏆 RECOGNITION IMPACT: → Best APAC Emerson Project Award 2020 for multi-million dollar program delivery→ Honeywell Bravo Award for $1.5M+ regional financial impact→ Frost & Sullivan innovation recognition for IIoT-ready process control platforms→ Successfully launched India's first power plant controller for solar applications 🔧 CORE EXPERTISE: Product Strategy | P&L Management | Market Development | Digital Transformation | Go-to-Market Execution | Team Leadership | Strategic Planning | Portfolio Management | UX, CRM, AI Prototype and testing | Personal creation | Voice of customers | 8020 | 🎓 CREDENTIALS: MBA Marketing Finance + MS Chemical Engineering + 20 years Fortune 500 experience across Honeywell, Emerson, Cummins, and IDEX

Location

Pune Division

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Work experience

Director Product, Strategy and 8020 Initiatives at IDEX Corporation, Jul 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Pune District

Director Product, Strategy and Programs (India & ME) at IDEX Corporation, Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr, Mumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India, · Orchestrating comprehensive strategic planning and execution of product engineering initiatives across 3 distinct business units. · Defining Strategic Planning (STRAP) process, establishing new commercial and product initiatives, and guiding operational teams for alignment with growth objectives. · Championing engineering excellence through application of global processes for new product development and localization, optimizing product offerings for local markets. · Spearheading digital marketing transformation through platforms such as HubSpot, 6sense, and Bynder to improve demand generation. · Driving 7 cross-functional teams spanning Strategy, Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Business Development, and Digital Marketing, including talent acquisition, performance management, and succession. · Collaborating with global engineering teams to execute NPD and localization initiatives while maintaining on-time program delivery. Highlights · Established a strategic roadmap for 2X business growth, targeting $100M+ revenue expansion over 5 years. · Building an innovation pipeline expected to contribute nearly $10M in revenue by the third year through NPD investments. · Increased digital lead generation by 40% via marketing technology implementation. · Achieved 90%+ on-time delivery across product development and localization. · Developed and executed 80/20 methodology, focusing on customers contributing 80% of revenue, improving operational efficiency by 80% and freeing up 50% of resources. · Implemented standardized skid solutions for 80/20 offerings, reducing lead time by 50%, decreasing errors by more than 80%, and significantly improving quotation quality.

Director Asia Strategy & Marketing - FMT Pumps at IDEX Corporation, Nov 2024 - Aug 2025 · 10 mos, Mumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India, • Spearheaded a 2x growth strategy for emerging Asian markets, targeting $100M+ revenue expansion over five years. • Led strategic planning for three business units, ensuring alignment of global initiatives with regional execution. • Drove digital marketing modernization through Hubspot and 6sense, enhancing lead generation and distributor engagement.

Global Associate Product Portfolio and Program Director at Emerson, Apr 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos, Pune District, • Directed global portfolio strategy for a $180M+ product portfolio, implementing lifecycle planning and strategic investment alignment, while managing team of product and program managers. • Delivered an award-winning project recognized as Best Project APAC 2020, enhancing customer adoption through collaboration. • Scaled digital solutions to 30% of total business, leveraging IIoT and AI/ML technologies for predictive maintenance.

Head of Solutions & Global Programs at Emerson, Dec 2019 - Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos, Pune Division, In my role at Emerson Automation Solutions, I was instrumental in driving significant revenue growth and market expansion. I led cross-functional teams to implement Agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of innovative products. My strategic focus on product development resulted in annual revenue programs generating $10-12M and positioned the company for a $40-50M market expansion.

Head of Product Management at Cummins Inc., May 2017 - Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos, Pune Area, India, - Established the product and marketing function for the Automotive Engine business unit. - Enhanced profitability through pricing strategy, cost optimization, and competitor analysis. - Delivered end-to-end new product launches using VOC insights, business case development, training, and promotional campaigns. - Created foundational processes for strategic marketing, product roadmap planning, and market expansion initiatives.

Global Product Marketing Manager (Software & Hardware) at Honeywell International, Feb 2011 - May 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos, Pune, India, At Honeywell International, I played a pivotal role in launching innovative safety and IIoT solutions. I managed the full product lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization, while overseeing a $14M revenue stream and a $2M R&D budget. My efforts in developing a global go-to-market strategy significantly enhanced our positioning and promotional planning in various process industries. The products I launched have grown 3X by moving from a product based to a solution based approach.

Lifecycle services (LSS) Field Service Asst Manager at Honeywell International, Jun 2007 - Feb 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Houston, Texas Area, - Delivered technical support for Honeywell Experion PKS, Safety Manager, and FSC systems in complex industrial environments, including offshore rigs. - Increased service revenue and received the Service Initiative Award (2010) for significant sales contributions. - Provided remote and on-site troubleshooting, ensuring uptime and customer satisfaction. Key Skills: Process Automation, Technical Support, Client Engagement, Control Systems, Field Services

Field Development Engineer at IHS Global Insight, May 2006 - Jun 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos, Houston, Texas Area, o Designed, developed and engineered oil and gas fields (QUE$TOR, Asset Bank). Provided cost analysis and economic evaluation. Product development, Testing, Analyzing, and Bug reporting for QUE$TOR and Asset Bank.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing, Houston Christian University