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# Praveen Jose on Tal

## Headline

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

## AI stack

codex

cursor

claudecode

## 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

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