Manish
Business Unit Director - India - iCEO #89518

Experience

Proven track record as CXO, MD, CISO in R&D, innovation, engineering, software services. Established Greenfields and Global Capability Centers, promoting organizational expansion and operational excellence. Global HR & Talent Management, OD, Embedded Systems and HMI, quality management. Competent in BD, NPD, and PM, led the successful implementation of PLM and ERP. Cognizant of ASPICE and AUTOSAR.

Major Achievements

Setup and managed GCCs and manufacturing operations with 100 to 550 employees with P&L responsibilities and customer management. led the implementation of ERP/MRP systems, Lean - Dana Operating System (3 plants and one tech center), and PLM (three times). Established and held quality system and procedures: applied and upheld IATF 16494, TISAX (AL2 and AL3), ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications. setup ODCs for customers as required. managed two Greenfields projects for technical center and test lab. over 5 years international experience in the USA.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

logistics for automotive component supplies to OEM

Automotive

Engineering

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: CXO, head of operations/ delivery/ quality management, New product development/ Program Management, Business setup, business development, Complete HR function

Sector: Automotive, R&D/Engineering, Software services

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Anywhere in the world

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

USA

Operational Competencies

DEI strategy (Expert)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)