Senior business leader with extensive experience in OEM business development, operations management, P&L leadership, and strategic growth across the automotive and auto-component industry.
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Senior Business Head with 30+ years of leadership experience in OEM business development, business operations, strategic growth, and commercial management across the automotive and auto-component industry. Extensive expertise across Forging, Iron Foundry, Sheet Metal, Aluminium Die Castings, Plastics, Rubber Components, and Heavy Engineering sectors. Proven track record of developing businesses exceeding INR 850 Crores through strategic OEM engagement, operational excellence, customer relationship management, and cross-functional leadership.
Experienced in P&L management, multi-location operations, business turnarounds, customer acquisition, and productionization of critical automotive components for leading OEMs.
Business Advisor at Auto Components & Manufacturing MSMEs (2020-01 – 2025-12)
Advised Tier-II MSMEs in Forging and Iron Foundry sectors on OEM business development, operations improvement, customer acquisition, and business growth strategies.
Business Head at Kirtanlal Steels Pvt. Ltd (2018-01 – 2020-12)
Led business operations worth INR 350 Crores across forging, tubes, and oil & gas component businesses while driving operational productivity and commercial growth.
Head – Business Development & Sales at S.M. Auto Engineering Pvt. Ltd (2016-01 – 2018-12)
Managed OEM business development for sheet metal components, silencers, and automotive ancillary products.
CEO & Business Head at ASL Industries Ltd (2015-01 – 2016-12)
Led sheet metal, forging, and heavy engineering fabrication operations with annual business revenues of INR 250 Crores.
Head – Marketing & Sales at Akar Tools Ltd (2013-01 – 2015-12)
Developed forging components and suspension assemblies while strengthening OEM customer relationships and commercial operations.
CMO at Ashok Iron Works Ltd (2012-01 – 2013-12)
Managed CI/SG Castings, Sheet Metal, Forgings, and Radiator business operations driving revenues up to INR 650 Crores.
Head – Marketing & Sales at Tulsi Castings & Machining Ltd (2010-01 – 2012-12)
Led OEM business growth across castings and machining operations for automotive customers.
Business Head – Business Development & Exports at Hindustan Motors Ltd (2008-01 – 2010-12)
Managed sheet metal, forging, and iron foundry business operations with annual revenues up to INR 350 Crores.
Leadership Roles at Varroc, Jayahind, Caparo & Others (2000-01 – 2008-12)
Handled OEM sales, strategic business development, and customer relationship management within the automotive sector.
Diploma in Auto-Mechanical Engineering – BTE, Bangalore
P.G. Diploma in Business Management – I.M.E.R, Belgaum
P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management – SIBM, Pune
Senior Management Programme – Great Lakes, Chennai
Strategic Management Programme – Hewitt Consultants, Mumbai
