Manufacturing Speakers in India

Vikram Rai heads the GE Commercial Aviation for South Asia and Indonesia regions. GE Aviation is the world-leading provider of jet engines, components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. He has close to two decades of experience in the civil aerospace sector covering both the airline and airport domains. He has held positions of increasing responsibility in sales and marketing in marquee companies in the aerospace domain.

Country Manager, Board Director, Corporate Leader, Management Consultant, Global Goodwill Ambassador Almost 19 Years Experience in a wide range of business sectors from Investment Banking, Fund Management, Manufacturing, Telecom, Real Estate, Investment Promotion and General Business Consultancy covering areas across various business sectors. Lead an International Market Leader in Marine Products in Sri Lanka. Also hold Board Positions in two leading Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka namely the American Chamber of Commerce and European Chamber of Commerce.

Prawin is a seasoned Behavioral & Soft Skills Trainer and Mentor with over 18 years of experience, delivering impactful corporate training programs across various levels. As a dedicated Leadership Coach, he brings a blend of professionalism, motivation, and business ethics, engaging effectively with all organizational tiers. An IT engineer by education and a psychologist by passion, Prawin transforms words into powerful, conviction-filled delivery. His presentations are heartfelt, meaningful, and designed for maximum impact. Utilizing direct observation, real-time feedback, and experiential learning, he follows Andragogy principles for enhanced performance. With over 10,000 training hours and 15,000 professionals trained, his sessions in Selling Skills, Team Building, and Leadership Skills are unique and effective, fostering breakthroughs and better performance. Prawin’s approach combines seriousness and humor, creating memorable and effective learning experiences.

Chemical Engineer from IIT with 30+ years experience in sectors of API Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences. The last 15 years of which have been in senior leadership positions in API Manufacturing Operations, Product Development and Technology Transfer, CRAMS, and Contract Manufacturing with P and L accountability. Positions held were Site Head, Manufacturing Head, and Business Head of Contract Manufacturing with leading organizations.

An entrepreneur with engineering graduate and professional experience in Power plants Design, Engineering, and Industrial Plant Automation. Founder of the Phovesto Team and its associated brands. Social Innovation and tech passionate having the Vision to solve global Challenges in Essential commodities and survival security of the people from underprivileged economic and societal backgrounds. Visionary, Pragmatic Thinker, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, Science Enthusiast, Adventurer.

An industry leader with a passion to grow and nurture organizations - their businesses and cultures. I have worked extensively in the chemicals and packaging industry for over 30 years which has given me an opportunity to develop a diverse and insightful perspective. I have been associated with several business turn around projects, many of which I have led. I have a keen desire to contribute towards overall societal development and also towards the packaging industry through mentoring promising young start-ups and individuals. Ashish has completed Executive Education from Harvard and INSEAD, France. He also holds a Diploma in International Trade, from the Indian Institute of Materials Managementand a Diploma in Packaging from the Institute of Packaging, UK. Ashish took over as CEO Siegwerk India in 2016 and was promoted as President, Siegwerk India and Greater China in 2019.

An Electrical Engineer by discipline with 25 years of Corporate experience and 7 years of experience in Consulting. Believes in respect for every individual and creating a mutually supportive environment. Gopalakrishnan possesses expertise in practicing the principles of Kaizen, TPM, TWI, LEAN, TQM, Six Sigma and establishing a model of Operational Excellence as to achieve Business Excellence. He has abundant experience in implementing and maintaining quality systems like ISO 9000, TS/ IATF 16949 in the processes involved. He also has a proven track record of developing procedures, work standards, and operational policies to enhance global brand awareness and deliver customized healthy/environmentally friendly products in an agile and reliable supply chain and manufacturing. 

The healthcare guy. Involved in creating products and markets that will significantly disrupt the current model through the use of innovation and technology | Teacher and trainer at MBA institutions | Mentor at CIIE and NEN | Psychotherapist, and Counselor | Zumba dancer and choreographer. Ranjit Kovilinkal is the CoFounder of Hygeia e-Services Pvt Ltd, a healthcare product start-up (https://myhealthvalet.in) which has developed a Health Index scorecard as well as Health Analytics for corporates to establish the linkage to productivity, health care expenses and medical interventions.

The expert is a former senior management professional at CharIoT Tech, An Industrial AI and IoT company disrupting the manufacturing industry. He is a subject matter expert and an established thought leader in IoT and Digital Space", and has helped companies across Pharma, Steel, Footwear, and Plastic to understand and effectively adopt IoT and AI as technologies. He started his career with DC design, an automobile firm. There he was the core member of the design team of India's first sport car DC Avanti.

Dinesh Kumar Sharma is a training professional for the last 5 years in TQM, TPM, LEAN, and WCM Concepts and Soft Skills. He has trained more than 2000 professionals in Quality Circle, QC Tools, SPC, 5S, Kaizen, JH and WCM concepts, and has conducted more than 200 training programs on TQM, TPM, WCM and Soft Skill modules. He also has over 25 years in the manufacturing, Chemical, Textile and FMCG industries. This expert is an M.Tech in Manufacturing Management and BS in Engineering Technology from BITS, Pilani.

Devanshu Sharma, based in Haryana is currently the Key Account Manager of OEM Sales And Marketing at Uniproducts India Ltd, and has been so since Jul 2017. He is responsible for the non-woven soft trim product segment and is in charge of the development and marketing of this segment as well as new products that are tailored as per the specific needs of his OEM customers such as Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Isuzu, TATA, Volkswagen and Renault-Nissan to name a few. Devanshu also plays a major role in budgeting, market forecasting, vendor management, customer satisfaction and cross-selling.

Arabind is a seasoned business leader with 40 years of expertise in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Project Management across national and international markets. He has held senior leadership roles at renowned companies such as Cadbury’s, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Aditya Birla Retail, and Godrej Tyson Foods (COO & Executive Director), consistently driving revenue growth and operational excellence.

A recognized thought leader in Allied Agriculture—including Dairy, Poultry, and Fishery—and Processed Foods, Arabind has played a pivotal role in shaping industry policies through key positions in CII’s national and state committees. His strategic contributions include supporting the Doubling Farmers' Income (DFI) initiative and revising poultry meat standards for FSSAI. Trained in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) by JIPM, Japan, he continues to mentor teams and promote sustainable agribusiness. Arabind’s blend of corporate leadership and policy advocacy makes him a respected authority in the food and agriculture sectors.

With over 11 years of experience in Tata Steel, I am a seasoned professional in the Metals and Mining industries. Throughout my journey, I've led functions like Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Export Promotion, and Capability Building. As Business Head, I spearhead a strategic new venture incubated as a start-up, poised to evolve into a multibillion-dollar revenue-generating entity. This role encompasses an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding the team to establish a profitable business model and Go-To-Market strategy, securing vital future raw materials. Earlier, I successfully managed intricate joint ventures with Nippon Steel Corporation, engaging in high-level industry discussions. Business development in Southeast Asia for flat products and collaborations with major auto manufacturers such as Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota enriched my global strategy acumen. Hands-on experience in turning around underperforming production units honed my problem-solving skills. My track record of delivering benchmark results positions me as a go-to resource for demanding assignments.

Leads the IoT Services for NTT Data, Co-authored a book on All IP Networks, written 8 RFCs, contributed to various standards at IEEE & other SDOs and has 18 patents, has led the team that developed World's First IPv6 Ready Logo Certified TCP/IPv6 Stack (2003), proposer & chair of IEEE P1931.1 - Roof Computing WG, a new standard for the Internet of Things, received the IoT Thought Leadership Award 2018 at the IoT India Congress by The IET.

The expert is a seasoned middle management professional at ACC Limited, well-versed in manufacturing, supply chain, and strategy across industries like construction, chemicals, and building materials. His current role involves contracts and services management, optimizing the sourcing of goods and services. This entails overseeing sourcing, procurement, transformation, and logistics activities, including strategic integration of suppliers for direct end-user benefits. Formerly, as General Manager of Business Excellence and Sales & Marketing, he executed marketing strategies, customer experience enhancements, and product innovation. He also managed market dynamics, sales planning, pricing, and brand equity. With 12+ years of experience, he holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Management Indore and IIM-A in Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. He's a Mechanical Engineering (Honours) graduate as well.