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Experienced marketing professional. I am dedicated to assist businesses in building high performing software products using scalable architectures and latest technologies.

Working on projects of varied scope and across different sectors would keep me motivated to deliver my best as well as continuously enhance my worth as a professional.

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Rohit Akiwatkar

Independent Consultant

Banco Products (India) Ltd

Banco provides bespoke engine cooling and engine sealing solutions for wide ranging applications in Automotive and Industrial sectors.   Envisioned and led organizational initiatives to leverage the company's  innovation  capabilities towards realization of  profitable  growth in Indian and global markets

Managing Director

FAG Bearings India Ltd (FAG)  Now Schaeffler India

Responsible for overall  management under guidance of Board of Directors.  FAG Bearings India Ltd - a member of Schaeffler group of Germany  is one of the top  bearing companies  in India with formidable  presence  in automotive and industrial markets, besides growing  exports. 
With robust strategy orientation  and vigor in implementation led the  organisation to realize   top line  growth  2 X market  average, and with profitability which is a benchmark in the industry.

 Towards  realization of  global level of competitiveness, steered setting up of technologically advanced , 'fit for future ' greenfield plant. Systematically invested in expansion of manufacturing and  engineering footprint of the company in India.  Schaeffler group recognized India as  one of  the Global Technology Centers. 
Navigated  organisational renewal process  by aligning  organizational and personal development  . Built strong leadership team , emphasized continuous competence development  at all levels  and  encouraged teamwork in a  high performance culture.
  
Market capitalization of FAG Bearings soared during  my leadership tenure  there-  an indicator of stakeholders' approval of   strength and solidity of strategy followed.

FAG Bearings India Ltd (FAG)

Extensive business development  in mobility sectors - Passenger cars , 2 Wheeler, Tractors  and in industrial sectors such as Construction Machines, Railways , Industrial Transmission , Wind Energy , Steel, Cement, textile and other process industries.  Implemented  differentiated approach focused on system , sector competence and   solution selling . Increased share in profitable  aftermarket by expanding reach,and  by implementing TCO ( total cost of ownership ) approach. Expanded channel reach and invested in channel competence build up.

Vice President Marketing

Developed strong  and interdependent relationship with Key OEM  Accounts in Automotive and Industrial Sectors. Pioneered introduction of technically advanced next generation products in Indian market. Initiated sales excellence initiatives to become a '​ supplier of choice'​ for our customers   Restructured product and customer portfolio and  strengthened innovation/ product development process.

General Manager Marketing

Established  globally aligned and robust internal processes and organization capabilities  for market analysis , demand planning, shop loading , order management, opportunity management, application engineering , product development ,pricing ,customer services and communication.  
Led business process re-engineering and  organizational downsizing project
Member of core team that implemented SAP ERP process

Senior Manager / Manager Marketing Services

Management Professional  with 4 decades of successful leadership experience in multinationals and professionally run Indian organization – operating in complex automotive and industrial markets 

I had long stint with German MNC – FAG Bearings India Ltd (Schaeffler ) managing diverse roles. I was Managing Director of this publicly listed organization between 2009 – 2017, the period during which the company’s market capitalization increased multi fold mirroring solid stakeholder confidence in the leadership.

With strong strategic orientation and vigour in implementation, led performance transformation of the company to realize fast paced growth with benchmark level of profitability. In highly competitive market environment, crafted and successfully implemented differentiated focus sector approach and built up globally recognized Centre of Competence for application engineering and product design in the country. Forged strong partnerships with key accounts on the foundation of Innovation and long-term value creation
Gained successful operational transformation experience by shaking off legacy habits of the organization and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversaw successful setting up of technologically advanced greenfield plant that exceeded global standards of Quality, Productivity and Cost Efficiency.
A firm believer in immense power of teams and talent, I have passionately focused on building organizational environment that encourages enterprise, nurtures empowerment and ignites excellence while constantly developing future ready talent pool.  
Recognition: Business Today identified me among Best 100 Indian CEOs and among top 5 CEOs in Core Sector during the year 2013-14. 
From April 2017 March 2021 – I was Managing Director of Banco Products (India) Ltd; -a bespoke Engine Cooling and Engine Sealing solution provider to automotive and industrial industries, Guided organizational initiatives towards expansion of market and application footprint while leveraging innovation capabilities.

At a personal level, you will find me humble, an optimist rooted in reality, willing to help .
    
Keen to support organizations in their journey towards fast paced growth, performance transformation, 
 and sustainable value creation, 

Specialities: P&L Management # Business Strategy and Implementation# Performance Transformation# Marketing # Building Organizational Capabilities # Change Management # Sustainable value creation # Operational Excellence # Innovation# Fit for Future


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