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Chandan Singh

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic and growth-focused business leader with 25+ years of experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, and manufacturing. Proven expertise in setting up and scaling businesses across India, with full P&L ownership, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership. Adept at driving sustainable growth through strategic market penetration, OEM/channel development, and team leadership across diverse sectors.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Director - Sales (Asia Pacific)

Tylok International INC, USA
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Tylok International is the original Tube Fitting Company and we’ve been in business for over 70 years. Our founder, Mr Cullen Crawford, was the engineer that developed and patented the original two ferrule tube fitting. Today, TYLOK is once of the most prestigious name in the field of Instrumentation Tube fittings.
  • Building TYLOK Brand in India and Asia Pacific
  • Identifying and appointing Potential Distributors in the markets of CN, Oil & Gas, railways, Power generation, Food, medical & pharma etc across India and Asia pacific.
  • Developing OEMs and managing & maintain good relationship with them
  • Building sales team and leading them to meet company objective
  • Training of Direct sales team and Indirect sale team
  • Vendor Registration with major consultants and gas Companies
  • Setting up of Business Target & objectives for direct & indirect sales and targets.
  • Planning for right volume and product mix for start manufacturing activities in India to meet Make in India demands.
  • Identifying strategic Trade show and participating in the same.
  • Achievements
  • Build relationship with 3 Booster Compressor CNG OEM in short time and started business with them
  • Build relationship with 2 CNG Dispenser OEM in short time and started business with them
  • Successfully obtained vendor registrations with key consultants and gas companies.
  • Appointed Distributor is UAE and Saudi Arabia

CEO

IMPROD TECHNOLOGIES LLP, Bangalore
Bangalore
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: IMPROD is a start-up company formed in Nov’2021 to market SAAS products from POET Software -UK in India. POET is a Software, which help manufacturing Industries in Improving Productivity by analysing OEE. Improd is also the Authorized Distributor for EFFECTO (formally Applied Robotics)- USA for its range of Robotics End of Arm Tooling like Grippers, Tool Changers etc and TST-Tamsan, Turkey for its range of Quick Connect Couplings.
  • Sales & Marketing of Complete Range of Products
  • Business Development & Budgeting
  • Relationship Building with International Partners
  • Building Team and leading them to meet company objective

Managing Director

Stäubli Tec Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview:
  • $12M subsidiary of Stäubli International (Switzerland) - Robotics/Connectors
  • Manufacturing Strategy & Localization: Led the setup of local production facilities in India, transitioning from imports to "Make in India" manufacturing, reducing costs by 30%.
  • Operational Oversight: Collaborated with plant teams to optimize production efficiency, quality control, and on-time delivery for robotic/connector assembly.
  • P&L Ownership: Managed end-to-end operations, including CAPEX approvals, vendor development, and capacity planning to support manufacturing growth.
  • Automation Integration: Spearheaded adoption of 6-axis/SCARA robots in production processes, improving output by 25%.
  • Achievements
  • Scaled Indian operations to ₹1B+ revenue with 43.5% CAGR through localized manufacturing.
  • Reduced lead times by 20% by streamlining workflows between sales, engineering, and production teams.
  • Secured government approvals for manufacturing unit compliance (FEMA, FDI, excise/tax registrations).

Managing Director

CEJN Products India Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 11.2011
  • Company Incorporation, Sales, P&L , Budgeting, Forecasting, Operation, Manufacturing set-up, Finance Management, operation management

Sales Manager

Multiseal Pte, Kolkata
Kolkata
11.2004 - 06.2006
  • Sales and marketing of Hydraulic Seals in Easter region

Executive

IDMC Limited, Lucknow/ Kolkata
Lucknow/ Kolkata
04.2001 - 11.2004
  • Sales and Marketing of Dairy, Pharma & Food Processing equipment and Plate Type Heat Exchanger in UP Region, Eastern India & Bangladesh

Sales Engineer

BDK Group, Lucknow
Lucknow
08.1998 - 04.2001
  • Sales and marketing of Industrial Valves and Centrifugal Pumps in UP Region

Sales Engineer

Akay Industries, Lucknow
Lucknow
07.1995 - 08.1998
  • Sales and Marketing of Centrifugal Pumps, Slurry Pumps and Industrial Valves in UP Region

Service Cum Sales Engineer

BDK Group, Lucknow
Lucknow
02.1993 - 08.1998
  • Sales and Service of Industrial Valves and Centrifugal Pumps in UP Region

Education

PG Diploma - Marketing Management

Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University
Annamalainagar, Tamilnadu
01.1997

BE - Mechanical

Bangalore University
01.1992

Skills

  • Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office- Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access, Tally, Sales Force, SAP, JD Edward, Hyperian & the Internet
  • Achievement oriented with excellent people management skills and an ability to manage change with ease
  • Proven strength in problem solving & coordination
  • Detail-oriented, multitasker, strong, learning and organizing skills matched with the ability to manage time and people effectively
  • A good team player with an ability to lead a team by example and motivate them to achieve desired objectives
  • An honest, hardworking confident individual with a very pleasant personality

Languages

Languages known: English & Hindi

BRIEF OVERVIEW

  • A results-driven leader with extensive experience in General Management, Sales & Marketing, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial Operations, Business Development, Project Sales, and People Management.
  • Proven success in establishing and running new business units in India, driving growth in challenging environments.
  • A track record of consistent year-over-year achievements in revenue, profit, and business growth objectives.
  • Deep expertise in managing business operations across multiple markets, with a focus on understanding critical business drivers and building strategic relationships with senior decision-makers and business partners.
  • A proactive leader and strategic planner with cross-functional expertise in market penetration, key account management, new product development, competitor analysis, sourcing, budgeting, expense control, and P&L management.
  • Excellent communicator, team leader, and decision-maker, with a flexible, detail-oriented attitude and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams globally.
  • Hands-on experience in nurturing small organizations into globally competitive entities, optimizing resource use for scalable success.
  • Strong understanding of administration, with a global mindset and solid quantitative and conceptual capabilities.
  • Skilled in managing operations independently, ensuring company success across all facets of business.
  • Extensive experience in market research, network expansion, and developing integrated Sales & Marketing programs to accelerate market mobilization.
  • Successfully launched multiple products, aligning strategic plans for productivity, quality improvement, and effective promotional activities.
  • Fast-tracked through progressively responsible administrative management roles.
  • In-depth understanding of government and PSU tender processes, with significant experience dealing with government departments.
  • Expert in building long-lasting relationships, acquiring, and retaining key accounts for sustained business growth.
  • Significant experience working with European companies, understanding European work culture, and aligning Indian operations with the satisfaction of European management.
  • Deep expertise in the sales and marketing of industrial equipment, machinery, projects, and components across diverse market segments.

Timeline

Director - Sales (Asia Pacific)

Tylok International INC, USA
12.2023 - 12.2024

CEO

IMPROD TECHNOLOGIES LLP, Bangalore
11.2021 - 12.2023

Managing Director

Stäubli Tec Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 09.2021

Managing Director

CEJN Products India Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 11.2011

Sales Manager

Multiseal Pte, Kolkata
11.2004 - 06.2006

Executive

IDMC Limited, Lucknow/ Kolkata
04.2001 - 11.2004

Sales Engineer

BDK Group, Lucknow
08.1998 - 04.2001

Sales Engineer

Akay Industries, Lucknow
07.1995 - 08.1998

Service Cum Sales Engineer

BDK Group, Lucknow
02.1993 - 08.1998

PG Diploma - Marketing Management

Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University

BE - Mechanical

Bangalore University
Chandan Singh