Mechanical Engineer from REC (now NIT) Surat with 35 years of experience, including roles at Delphi (now Aptiv) in India and Asia, with a seven-year expatriate assignment in Singapore.
Over seven years as an Independent Consultant, advising mid-size companies in Auto, FMCG, Power, and more, adopting an “External CEO” model with full business ownership. Focused on turnaround management, financial prudence, and JV/M&A opportunities, developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Qualifications: Six Sigma Master Black Belt from Air Force Institute Colorado and Delphi Inc., Shanin Technician from Shanin Institute. Extensive global experience across diverse cultures and regions.
Mechanical Engineer from REC (now NIT) Surat with 35 years of experience, including roles at Delphi (now Aptiv) in India and Asia, with a seven-year expatriate assignment in Singapore.
Over seven years as an Independent Consultant, advising mid-size companies in Auto, FMCG, Power, and more, adopting an “External CEO” model with full business ownership. Focused on turnaround management, financial prudence, and JV/M&A opportunities, developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Qualifications: Six Sigma Master Black Belt from Air Force Institute Colorado and Delphi Inc., Shanin Technician from Shanin Institute. Extensive global experience across diverse cultures and regions.
Experience
Experience
Experience
2023 - Current
2023 - Current
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Independent consultant engaged for a number of start ups and established companies in fields ranging from Medical sciences to Automotives to Services & FMCG products. Helping clients realize the true inherent potential of their ideas, products, services and innovations.
Also engaged with several global PE and VCs for investment advice in India in the space of Auto Components.
Independent consultant engaged for a number of start ups and established companies in fields ranging from Medical sciences to Automotives to Services & FMCG products. Helping clients realize the true inherent potential of their ideas, products, services and innovations.
Also engaged with several global PE and VCs for investment advice in India in the space of Auto Components.
Oct 2019 – Dec 2022
Schaeffler India Ltd.
President Automotive Business
Schaeffler India Ltd.
President Automotive Business
Schaeffler India a listed entity with a market cap of 60000 Cr and part of the Global Schaeffler group. Indian business is 8000 Cr with automotive being upwards of 5500 Cr with double digit EBIDTA and EBIT margins.
The key role was to define and execute the growth and profitability strategy and the E Mobility strategy for India automotive market, one of the key markets for Schaeffler globally.
Schaeffler India a listed entity with a market cap of 60000 Cr and part of the Global Schaeffler group. Indian business is 8000 Cr with automotive being upwards of 5500 Cr with double digit EBIDTA and EBIT margins.
The key role was to define and execute the growth and profitability strategy and the E Mobility strategy for India automotive market, one of the key markets for Schaeffler globally.
Financials Results:
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT 2019: 2700Cr / 416 (15.4%) / 232 (8.5%)
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT 2022: 4600 Cr / 930 (20.2%) / 590 (12.80%)
Financials Results:
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT 2019: 2700Cr / 416 (15.4%) / 232 (8.5%)
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT 2022: 4600 Cr / 930 (20.2%) / 590 (12.80%)
Other Achievements:
・Drove company growth during the pandemic, surpassing previous EBIDTA and PAT for Automotive Technologies.
・Achieved 85% CPV increase for Tractors, 125% for MHCV, 35% for PVs.
・Managed Diesel to Gasoline transition, maintaining market share and profitability.
・Defined India E Mobility Strategy, built a 25+ member team, and secured Tata and Mahindra EV business.
・Secured 350Cr investment from Schaeffler AG for Clutches, Engine, and EV product expansions.
・Spun off product lines, achieving 2.5x market growth.
・Positioned India as Schaeffler’s global hub for 2W, MHCVs, and Tractors, with 2.1 Order Book Ratio.
・Introduced “PassBook” mechanism for 98% commodity fluctuation recovery.
・Established Power Train Vision 2035, predicting the Hybrid boom and defining Schaeffler India’s Hybrid strategy.
・Led BSVI transition, increasing revenue by 70% and growing investor wealth by 3.5X.
Other Achievements:
・Drove company growth during the pandemic, surpassing previous EBIDTA and PAT for Automotive Technologies.
・Achieved 85% CPV increase for Tractors, 125% for MHCV, 35% for PVs.
・Managed Diesel to Gasoline transition, maintaining market share and profitability.
・Defined India E Mobility Strategy, built a 25+ member team, and secured Tata and Mahindra EV business.
・Secured 350Cr investment from Schaeffler AG for Clutches, Engine, and EV product expansions.
・Spun off product lines, achieving 2.5x market growth.
・Positioned India as Schaeffler’s global hub for 2W, MHCVs, and Tractors, with 2.1 Order Book Ratio.
・Introduced “PassBook” mechanism for 98% commodity fluctuation recovery.
・Established Power Train Vision 2035, predicting the Hybrid boom and defining Schaeffler India’s Hybrid strategy.
・Led BSVI transition, increasing revenue by 70% and growing investor wealth by 3.5X.
Building Onlygood
Building Onlygood
Spark Minda Group -
Head – I&C Systems (Business Vertical - II)
Spark Minda Group -
Head – I&C Systems
(Business Vertical - II)
Joined Spark Minda group in June 2015 as CEO & MD of the Wiring Harness Business.
Joined Spark Minda group in June 2015 as CEO & MD of the Wiring Harness Business.
・CEO and Managing Director Minda SAI Ltd – Reporting to the Group Chairman and MSAI Board
・CEO and Managing Director Minda Stoneridge Ltd – Reporting to Board of MSIL consisting of three members from Stoneridge including the global CEO
・Director – Minda Telematics and Electric Mobility Solutions
・CEO and Managing Director Minda SAI Ltd – Reporting to the Group Chairman and MSAI Board
・CEO and Managing Director Minda Stoneridge Ltd – Reporting to Board of MSIL consisting of three members from Stoneridge including the global CEO
・Director – Minda Telematics and Electric Mobility Solutions
The following data gives a then and now picture in terms of key numbers.
The following data gives a then and now picture in terms of key numbers.
Minda SAI Ltd. :
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2015 - 509 / 34 (6.7%) / 12 (2.4%) / 11%
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2019 - 1010 / 112 (11%) / 65 (6.5%) / 32%
Minda SAI Ltd. :
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2015 - 509 / 34 (6.7%) / 12 (2.4%) / 11%
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2019 - 1010 / 112 (11%) / 65 (6.5%) / 32%
Took over Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd in 2017 – MSIL
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2017 – 303 / 30 (10%) / 15 (4.8%) / 17%
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2019 – 460 / 56 (12.2%) / 31 (7%) / 38%
Took over Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd in 2017 – MSIL
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2017 – 303 / 30 (10%) / 15 (4.8%) / 17%
・Revenue / EBIDTA / PAT / ROCE: FY 2019 – 460 / 56 (12.2%) / 31 (7%) / 38%
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