A passionate leader with rich and wide experience of 35 years across multiple functions in the Automobile industry, such as Production, Projects, Planning, Vendor development, Logistics, Plant HR function, HR policy formulation, and vector alignment of all stakeholders.

He is currently President and  COO of Ashok Leyland Limited taking care of 9 Manufacturing plants / Sourcing / Logistics

He worked as Director –Operations and Board Member of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, guided Hyundai’s strategy and operations, and lead the organization’s initiatives toward a successful future.

As an ardent lover of Industry 4.0 and Digitalization initiatives, involving motivating 10,000+ human capital, made a digital leap in smart connectivity of machinery in operations. A strong believer in Sustainable Manufacturing practices with Permaculture as a philosophy that drove the factory towards RE 100 and self-sustained water resources.

Before joining Hyundai he was Vice President of Maruti Suzuki India Limited where he spent over 25 years across various functions.

Global Recognition

Change and Innovation Leaders Award from Hyundai Motor Group’s Chairman for his unique initiative of My Place My Pride in HMIL since 2016.

Platinum Award for Excellence for the number one performing overseas plant amongst Hyundai Motor Group and made as No-1 Bench marking facility amongst overseas facilities.