Rakesh Ramachandran

Strategy Leader for mobility strategy division for Ford Motor Company. Key responsibilities : - Defining the road map for Ford's mobility strategy & innovation vertical - Provide strategic direction to top management by identifying new opportunities based on evolving mobility preferences - Evaluate strategic partnerships to define go-to market synergies for new products and services

Ten years of experience in McKinsey & Company, a leading global consulting firm. Consistently ranked as a high performer through my McKinsey career. Well rounded international exposure having served clients all over the globe in North America, Europe and Asia. Industry knowledge in Automotive & Assembly and functional expertise in Strategy, Business Innovation and Marketing. Started my career in the generalist role and eventually moved to Industry specialised role in Automotive & Assembly.

Core responsibility involved assessment of the breadth of the M&A investment cycle, particularly target identification and selection, pre-diligence, commercial due diligence and portfolio activities in multiple geographies and sectors. Role also involved processing of M&A funding, commercial loans, private equity placements, corporate funding for both Syndicated and Bi-lateral customers in the EMEA region

Exchange program offered by JP Morgan Chase

Study of Indian Tyres Sector and potential benefits and challenge of foreign entrants.