Managing Director

Objective of the Role – Managing Director (Emerging & Expanding Business) To lead the organization’s transformation and scale-up journey, driving 3X growth over the next 3–4 years while building a robust, future-ready enterprise aligned for a successful IPO. The role entails full ownership of the P&L and all organizational functions , setting strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, strengthening governance, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth with strong stakeholder confidence. It also includes driving product and technology evolution , ensuring the portfolio is future-ready, competitive, and aligned with emerging market and industry trends. Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth Define and execute the long-term strategy to achieve 3X growth, including market expansion, new product development, and entry into new geographies. P&L Ownership Hold full accountability for end-to-end P&L, driving revenue growth, profitability, cost optimization, and capital efficiency. Enterprise Leadership (All Functions) Provide leadership across all core functions—manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, HR, R&D, and quality—ensuring alignment with business goals. IPO Readiness & Corporate Governance Lead the organization’s IPO journey, strengthening governance frameworks, financial transparency, compliance, and investor readiness. Operational Excellence & Scale-Up Drive efficiency across multi-plant operations, capacity expansion, quality improvements, and adoption of best-in-class manufacturing practices. Product & Technology Strategy Lead the development of a future-ready product portfolio, investing in innovation, R&D, and technology to stay competitive and meet evolving customer needs. Business Development & Market Expansion Expand domestic and global markets, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen relationships with key customers and OEMs. Leadership & Organization Building Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team; drive succession planning and organizational capability development. Stakeholder & Investor Management Engage effectively with the Board, investors, lenders, and external stakeholders; represent the organization in strategic forums. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure robust risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and adherence to corporate governance standards. Transformation & Digitalization Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including digital adoption, automation, and process optimization. Culture & Performance Management Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Candidate Requirements Experience: 25 years of progressive leadership experience, with a strong focus on the automotive / manufacturing sector Industry Background: Deep expertise in automotive (OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2) is critical; exposure to allied high-precision industries is an added advantage Role Exposure: Proven track record as MD / CEO / Business Head with full P&L responsibility Business Scale Experience: Experience managing large-scale operations with multi-plant setup Exposure to organizations with significant revenue scale and growth transformation mandates Growth & Transformation: Demonstrated success in driving high-growth journeys (2X–3X scaling) Experience in business transformation, turnaround, or expansion initiatives IPO / Governance Exposure: Strong exposure to IPO readiness / listed environment / investor engagement Deep understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and board management Functional Expertise: Strong understanding across manufacturing operations, supply chain, sales, finance, and R&D Exposure to product development and technology-led transformation Market & Customer Exposure: Experience working with global OEMs, export markets, and international customers Leadership Capability: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing leadership teams Strong stakeholder management with Board, investors, and external partners Key Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong execution capability High level of ownership, resilience, and decision-making ability Ability to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented and transformation-driven environment