Executive Overview
I'm a business leader with 30 years at the intersection of Engineering, Technology, and Strategic Finance, now channeling that experience into operational transformation as COO of Cyient DET.I currently lead delivery operations, IT operations, and talent lifecycle management for Cyient. Our mandate is to empower our people and transform our operations to shape a future where domain depth meets AI-driven scale.Across my career, I've held 16 leadership roles across India, Germany, and EMEA, turning around business units, driving top-line growth, and executing M&A strategies across Aerospace, Rail, Communications, Energy, and Semiconductor sectors. My previous role as President & CFO at Cyient gave me the financial and strategic lens; the COO role lets me put that to work on the ground.Beyond business, I'm a curious traveler through the worlds of quantum physics, history, theology, and the joyful chaos of family life.If you're building sustainable value through people, technology, and performance - let's connect.
Career Timeline
- CyientCurrentApr 2014–Present· 12 yrs 5 mos
- President and Chief Financial OfficerCurrentApr 2023–Present
- Chief Operating OfficerApr 2026–May 2026
- President, BU Head of Aerospace, Communications & Rail Business UnitsMay 2022–Apr 2023
- Senior Vice President, Business Unit Head, Communications & Utilities Business UnitOct 2020–May 2022
- Senior Vice President, Head of Communications and Rail Transportation Business UnitsApr 2016–Oct 2020
- Vice President, SalesApr 2014–Mar 2016
- Dec 2004–Mar 2014· 9 yrs 3 mos
- Vice President - Sales, EMEA - HTHApr 2012–Mar 2014
- Associate Vice President, Sales - Continental EuropeApr 2010–Mar 2012
- General Manager - Sales, Central EuropeApr 2008–Mar 2010
- Sales Director, Central EuropeApr 2006–Mar 2008
- Asst. General Manager, Marketing2006–Apr 2006
- Senior Manager, MarketingDec 2004–2006
- 1998–2004· 6 yrs
- Manager, Division2002–2004
- Dy. Divisional Manager2001–2002
- Manager, Product2000–2001
- Asst. Product Manager1999–2000
- Engineer, Product1998–1999
- 1996–1998· 2 yrs
- Manager, Sales1996–1998
Education
ISB-Kelloggs GAMP
Global Advanced Management Programme
Kellogg School of Management & Indian School of Business (ISB)Masters in Business Administration
Marketing Management
Andhra UniversityBachelors in Engineering
Electronics & Communication
Andhra University