Prashant Khairnar

In a global leadership role, I oversee a substantial three-digit P&L, driving growth across IT, Digital, Cloud Infra & Engineering. Growing topline & improving margins through innovative strategies, including New Customer Acquisition, nurturing client relationships & expanding our service portfolio. I am leading cross-functional global teams, including Delivery Managers, Market Development leaders & Client Partners. I engage with CIOs and CXOs, identifying mutual growth opportunities and leads deliveries.

I had the privilege of leading the creation of a global portfolio of Technology and Engineering solutions, aimed at helping CXOs address challenges related to Cost, Quality, and Delivery. Key Areas of Focus: • Establishing Engineering & IT Centers for Mechanical & Electronics • ADAS, Connected (Telematics & IoT), EVs • Smart City Mobility, 5G, V2X • Digital Thread, Twin & MBSE • Data & Analytics in Product, Engineering, and Manufacturing domains • Enterprise cloud systems integrating CRM, PLM, ERP, MES

Led a vital role driving INR 100 Cr revenues in a product division. Oversaw Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, Aftermarket, and HR. Managed P&L and cross-functional teams, ensuring growth. Forged a strategic Dealer & Distributor framework, managed capex-intensive programs, and transformed IT backbone comprehensively.

Focused on transforming Manufacturing Industry clients. Achieved through: Innovating New Product Introduction Streamlining CAD Management Enhancing Engineering Change processes Elevating Program Management Refining Quality Management Enabled IT proficiency with cutting-edge PLM, MPLM, QLM, and SLM solutions. By: Devising smart PLM strategies Guiding Process Transformations Providing holistic Digital Solutions for success.

Consulting engagements in Digitalization of Business process areas such as New Product Introduction, Project Management, Product Configuration Management & Quality Assurance for Global Manufacturing Industry clients in Automotive & Aerospace domain. Technologies - PLM, ERP, CRM, Cloud & Analytics

Played various roles such as: Project Management & Design, Development & Testing Product Validation, Homologation & COP Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering Business Excellence & TQM Business Process Re-engineering ( New Product Development) Interface & Implement JQM, Deming, MQW, TS 16949, APQP practises in NPI Set-up Innovation & Knowledge Management Cell Product Benchmarking & Portfolio Planning Leader VAVE Author of book "Mahindra new product development process - MNPD" PLM, MES