ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons, Mechanical): BITS Pilani

Senior Management Program (SMP): IIM (C)

PROFILE SUMMARY

Seasoned business leader with 25+ years of experience in P&L management, business strategy, and enterprise value creation across FMCG and engineering sectors. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, market share expansion, and operational excellence in large-scale organisations. Strong expertise in supply chain, operations, project management, and business development, including managing multi-plant networks and global teams. Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end transformations, international expansion, and technology partnerships, delivering consistent high-impact results.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

2 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Praj Industries Ltd. (2014 – 2024) | Executive Vice President – BU Head, Brewery & Beverage Division
- Led strategy to diversify into beverages and internationalize brewery business.
- Expanded market share from 54% to 82%, improving margins by 4% points.
- Secured exclusive technology tie-ups, set up 7 brewery greenfield plants and 1 apple juice plant.
- Implemented KAM strategy, sustainability initiatives, and cost-optimizing business model during COVID.
- Mentored leaders, improved engineering practices, and strengthened grievance management system.

SABMiller India (2006 – 2014) | VP Supply Chain Operations, VP Planning & Business Development, Head Manufacturing
Supply Chain Leadership:
- Designed and implemented global supply chain KPIs, improved OTIF from 93% → 97%, cut inventory days, and improved forecast accuracy by 10 points.
- Built strategic manufacturing partnerships, saving ₹40 Cr; led alternate sourcing strategies.
- Grew water/soda business revenue 6x to ₹120 Cr; launched beer in PET bottles.
Manufacturing Leadership:
- Won “Best Brewery Plant in India” award; set benchmarks in cost efficiency and sustainability.
- Successfully managed trade unions, political environment, and CSR programs around plants.

Kimberly Clark Lever (2001 – 2006) | Engineering & Production Manager
- Managed engineering, process development, packaging, and product development.
- Implemented CMMS integrating preventive maintenance, inventory, and asset management
- Led operational excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and compliance.
- Enabled fastest QA system implementation in APEC region.

Procter & Gamble, Japan (1998 – 2001) | Project Manager
- Led US$50M multi-country projects, multi disciplinary team (Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Philippines) to upgrade manufacturing & packaging systems.
- Achieved on-time, within-budget vertical startups meeting all quality and delivery KPIs.
- Collaborated globally (Brussels, China, etc.) and mentored new project managers.

ITC, India (1995 – 1998) | Project Manager – Modernization & Expansion
- Developed online laser printing system for cigarette packs (competitive edge).
- Installed HVAC and tobacco handling systems in a live high-capacity factory without production loss.