Abhit
CEO - India - iCEO #69043

Experience

Senior automotive and engineering executive with 25+ years of experience leading P&L growth, enterprise transformation, and global program execution across OEM and Tier-1 ecosystems.

Major Achievements

Scaled the Clipping Vertical from ₹225 Cr to ₹415 Cr, delivering sustained 22% CAGR while strengthening competitive positioning across OEM and Tier-1 portfolios. • Expanded margins by 8.5% and reduced OPEX/CAPEX by 10%, converting cost discipline and pricing governance into structural profitability gains. • Secured ₹130 Cr in new bookings, including a €6M (₹60 Cr) flagship commercial vehicle program, reinforcing strategic OEM partnerships. • Unlocked entry into two new segments, capturing 7% incremental market share through data-led competitive positioning. • Launched six upscaled product platforms and established a NABL-accredited R&D lab, accelerating innovation velocity and portfolio differentiation Launched Nexon MCE2, Altroz, Harrier, Safari, and Curvv by governing end-to-end trims and seating integration across global engineering interfaces. • Delivered multi-platform vehicle launches across passenger segments, ensuring engineering integrity, cost discipline, and timely milestones • Introduced innovation features such as reclining rear seats (Curvv) and illuminated digital steering wheel while collaborating with TMETC from styling to engineering realization Led the Ford B562 global seating program across China, Europe, and the USA, governing engineering execution and cross-regional coordination

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Automotive

Engineering

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: As a country Head/CEO - Accountable for entire P&L management & business development.

Sector: Automotive , Healthcare packaging

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: India or Abroad

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

Japan

USA

Operational Competencies

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)