Ajay Bhatt
Head of External Affairs Corporate Communications Sustainability Strategy and CSR @ Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
About
Senior professional with comprehensive exposure in managing business operations with P&L management. Well-versed in formulating Product Portfolio strategies, Product strategies, and Corporate Strategies. Recent addition to responsibilities is leading External Affairs, Corporate Communications, Sustainability Strategy and CSR. Experienced in Automobile, Petroleum fuel retailing and Refrigeration Industry. I have worked with leading organizations such as General Motors, Essar Oil, Ingersoll Rand (Thermo King), Skoda and Volkswagen Group. Experience in both B2B and B2C businesses. Proven track record in Sales and Bueiness Development, Dealer / Channel management and After-sales operations. Effective people leader, driving team with value based leadership keeping focus on data oriented analysis and result oriented actions.
India
Bengaluru
Automotive
Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Competitive Strategies, Executive Leadership, Market Analysis, Relationship Building, Business Development, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Channel Strategy, Direct Sales, Channel Sales, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Product Development, Channel Partners, Management
Experience
Head of External Affairs Corporate Communications Sustainability Strategy and CSR
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Strategize and implement policy advocacy and relationship management with various stakeholders in central government, state government especially in Maharashtra, key industry associations and others. Represent Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) in various events and engagements with central government and state government stakeholders, industry associations, and other external stakeholders Prime source of inputs on central and state policy matters for strategic and operational topics for Volkswagen group and its brands in India Strategize and implement Corporate Communications activities at SAVWIPL, in alignment with Skoda and VW Group Corporate Communications. Ensure effective internal and external communications to positively contribute achieving business goals Formulate Sustainability strategy and create a roadmap for sustainability goals for SAVWIPL. Engage with key internal and external stakeholders for implementation of sustainability goals, impactful reporting, and effective public advocacy. Conceive and implement CSR activities ensuring consistency and long term impact
Head of Corporate, Product & Sustainability Strategy
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Head - Product Strategy
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Pune Area, India
Strategy for product lines and related areas as well as non-core areas for Volkswagen group in India.
Head of Product Management
Škoda India
Pune
Lead Product Management function for all Skoda carlines in India. Strategize product strategy and lead program management for Skoda products in India
Special Projects @ MD's Office
Škoda India
Pune
Reported to the Chairman & Managing Director. Worked with CMD on projects that has strategic and operational impacts.
Management Consultant
Entrepreneur
Bangalore
Helped Skoda Auto India at some specific dealerships to 1) reduce their high aging new car inventory and 2) improve workshops productivity.
Partner
Entrepreneur - www.myhealthyair.com
Vapi & Bangalore
Heer Overseas (www.myhealthyair.com): Took sole distributorship in India for herbal oil based fragrances of Bio-Mist, Korea. Responsible for preparing and executing the sales and marketing strategy and introducing Aroma Marketing concept to large brands.
General Manager - Transport Solutions
Ingersoll Rand
All India responsibility for Thermo King's business development with P&L responsibilities. The products include: Bus Airconditioners, Truck Refrigeration Units.
Head - Service
Ingersoll Rand in India
All India responsibility for Installations and After Sales for IR - CCT (Climate Control Technologies) business in India.
Divisional Manager
Essar Oil Limited
Responsibility for Retail Network Development (setting up Petrol Pumps – through franchisee model) and Sales Management for the state of Karnataka, INDIA
Sr. Zonal Manager (South)
General Motors India
Responsibility for Sales, Dealer Development and Marketing in South India (states: Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Kerala).
Education
Sardar Patel University
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