Ugamoorthi Ramakrishnan

Revenue Growth in laboratory management: Increased internal laboratory revenue 8× to ₹60 million annually and saved ₹3 million/month by internalizing testing.

Accreditations & Capability Building: Expanded buyer accreditations from 3 → 15, trained hundreds of technicians across India, Egypt, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, and improved lab accreditations by 10+.

Operational Efficiency: Improved organizational performance scores by 50%, energy efficiency by 20%, and water savings by 10–30% through projects in most intensive operations in textile indistry i.e., dyeing, printing.

Sustainability Impact: Reduced 40,000 tons of CO₂e annually by renewable energy switch and made roadmap for science based target.

Waste management and reduction: Made strategic alliance to utilise the cotton waste from process to be used as RM for viscose manufacturing - made strategic alliance to recycle 30 tons per month of cotton waste.

Also in current carrier recycled/repurposed 160+ tons of battery wastes and assured EPR compliance, and through returnable pakaging (packaging as service) saved 400+ tons of wood annually.

Innovation & R&D: Delivered 8 patents and 15+ research publications; established DSIR-approved R&D lab and multiple process automation tools.

Renewable Integration: Commissioned a 60 kWp solar + 100 kWh battery hybrid prototype system achieving energy independence.

Localization & Partnerships: Defined localization roadmap, secured government EV project approvals, and established institutional MOUs under sustainability and technology programs.

SGS (2004–2012)

Progressed from Laboratory Technician to Quality & Technical Head, leading laboratory quality systems, accreditations (ISO 17025), audits, LIMS, and capability building. Expanded global buyer accreditations by 10+ brands (M&S, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, PVH), supported lab expansion and relocation, and trained hundreds of technicians across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Egypt, contributing to 2× business growth.

Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt. Ltd. (2012–2022)

Held leadership roles up to AVP – Laboratory, Sustainability & R&D. Built and scaled laboratory and testing business to ₹60M annual revenue (8× growth), eliminated third-party testing saving ₹3M/month, and expanded buyer accreditations from 3 to 15. Established DSIR-approved R&D lab, delivered 8 patents and 15+ publications, and led sustainability programs achieving 40,000 tCO₂e reduction, 20% energy efficiency, and 10–30% water savings across the value chain.

ElectraEV (2023–Present)

As Head – ESG and Strategic Initiatives, led ESG integration aligned to IFC Performance Standards, delivered ESG Impact Reporting with KPMG, and embedded ESG metrics into business performance systems. Drove greenfield consolidation projects, established prototype and testing facilities, executed localization strategies, and commissioned 60 kWp solar + 100 kWh battery hybrid systems while supporting EV policy engagement, investor relations, and cross-functional capability building.

Education

M.Phil & M.Sc in Environmental Science, Bharathiar University

Specialized in sustainability, environmental management, energy, and resource efficiency.

B.Sc in Chemistry, Bharathiar University

Strong foundation in analytical chemistry, materials testing, and laboratory sciences.