Chief Executive Officer

Role Purpose

To build a high-performance, professionally managed organization by strengthening the leadership bench, enhancing operational and financial discipline, and executing a structured growth strategy to achieve 3X revenue expansion in 4 years, while establishing governance, compliance, and investor readiness frameworks to enable a successful IPO in the 5–6 year horizon.

Roles and Responsibility:

Strategic Leadership & 3X Growth Roadmap

• Define and execute a 5-year strategic roadmap aligned to 3X growth ambition.
• Drive expansion across divisions (Electro Mechanical products).
• Strengthen OEM / Tier 1 relationships and increase share of business in domestic markets and also export markets
• Identify new geographies, product diversification, and technology partnerships.
• Evaluate M&A / JV opportunities aligned with scale and valuation goals.
• Build a strong equity story in preparation for IPO.

IPO Preparation & Institutionalization (4–6 Year Horizon)

• Leverage the company’s strong financial foundation as a cash-rich organization with consistent double-digit positive EBITDA to strategically position the business for sustainable growth and public market readiness.
• Build and institutionalize a governance framework aligned with
• Securities and Exchange Board of India regulations and public market standards.
• Establish robust internal financial controls, audit systems, and compliance mechanisms.
• Ensure a clean, transparent, and compliant financial track record for at least three consecutive years prior to IPO.
• Strengthen Board structure by inducting independent directors and formalizing Board committees (Audit, Risk, NRC, etc.) as required.
• Institutionalize enterprise-wide risk management, internal control, and regulatory compliance systems.
• Lead engagement with investment bankers, auditors, legal advisors, and other capital market intermediaries.
• Develop a compelling investor communication strategy and define clear IPO readiness milestones and timelines.

Operational Strategy & Multi-Plant Execution Excellence

• Lead manufacturing operations across multi-plant environment.
• Daily/weekly review of:
• Production efficiency
• Plant utilization
• Throughput & bottlenecks
• Downtime & OEE
• Implement Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, TOC methodologies.
• Deliver synergy-led cost savings and cross-plant harmonisation.
• Oversee greenfield and brownfield projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure operational scalability to support 3X growth.
• Drive Industry 4.0, automation, and process digitization.

Financial Strategy, P&L & Value Creation

• Full ownership of enterprise P&L.
• Drive EBITDA expansion and profitability improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, liquidity, and treasury.
• Conduct ROI modelling for strategic investments.
• Present financial performance including EBITDA, ROI, key variances, and underlying drivers.
• Ensure disciplined capital allocation aligned to IPO valuation goals.

Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization

• Define procurement strategy and budget alignment.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance reviews.
• Strengthen strategic sourcing and vendor development.
• Optimize supply chain network across multi-plant operations.
• Drive digital transformation in procurement and inventory systems.
• Oversee major capital investments and supplier negotiations.

Sales, Business Development & OEM Engagement

• Lead strategic relationship building with OEM customers.
• Conduct structured business review meetings.
• Manage escalation resolution and innovation discussions.
• Negotiate long-term contracts and secure major programs.
• Expand domestic business footprint and strengthen order pipeline.
• Align engineering and sales for customized solutions.

Business Transformation & Change Management

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Drive process harmonisation across divisions.
• Engage experts for cost optimization and process reengineering.
• Manage change management and workforce transition programs.
• Build a performance-driven and accountability-based culture.

People Strategy & Leadership Development

• Workforce planning aligned to growth roadmap.
• Performance management & productivity enhancement.
• Compensation, rewards & budgeting discipline.
• Leadership development and succession planning.
• Capability building across technical and managerial roles.
• Cultural integration during expansion or restructuring.

Technology, Digital & Industry 4.0

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across plants.
• Plan IT infrastructure upgrades and ERP strengthening.
• Oversee automation and smart manufacturing investments.
• Ensure cybersecurity and enterprise risk management.
• Align digital investments with scalability and IPO readiness.

Governance, Reporting & Board Oversight

• Share strategy and key business updates with Board.
• Highlight progress, priorities, and upcoming initiatives.
• Present risks, impacts, root causes, and mitigation plans.
• Seek approval for critical strategic decisions and investments.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and performance tracking.

Risk, Advisory & External Relations

• Conduct enterprise-level risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Engage strategic advisors for transformation and scale initiatives.
• Manage community relations and social responsibility initiatives across plant locations.
• Support workforce redeployment and local development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• 20–30 years of experience in automotive components / manufacturing sector
• Minimum 5 years in a top leadership role (CEO / MD / COO / Business Head)
• Proven multi-plant P&L ownership with strong EBITDA and cash flow management
• Proven success in scaling operations and driving profitable growth
• Hands-on experience in leading and delivering 3X business growth in a structured and sustainable manner
• Experience leading greenfield / brownfield projects
• Strong business finance acumen (P&L, ROI modelling, working capital, capital allocation)
• Expertise in operational excellence (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, TOC)
• Strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and vendor development experience
• Exposure to digital transformation / Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Strong OEM relationship management and domestic market exposure
• Proven track record in cost optimization and process harmonisation across plants
• Experience leading business transformation and change management initiatives
• Governance-oriented mindset with Board reporting experience
• Exposure to IPO readiness and compliance alignment with
• Securities and Exchange Board of India regulations (preferred)
• Strong leadership capability with focus on succession planning and capability building