Narayanan Chidambaram

Experienced and enthusiastic professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance.

Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.

Experienced in all aspects of engineering operations, business strategy and finance. A business leader utilizing quantitative analysis tools to investigate problems thoroughly before developing comprehensive solutions, tailored specifically to each individual business need.

Excels at presenting complex information in easy-to-digest format, allowing clients to make informed decisions quickly. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis.

Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, nurturing young and professional talent and problem-solving skills.

• Spearheaded the design/development and project execution of Indian Railways new generation AC 3- Tier, RRTS and Vande Bharat Trains.
• Deploying Digital Marketing, both Online & Offline distribution tools for penetrating markets, especially in Automotive Manufacturing, Travel, Luxury & Lifestyle, Health & Wellness, Technology and Education sectors
• Recognized as a Customer-Centric Professional, focusing on delivering high quality products/services as per customer /market requirements for generating new, repeat & referral business and sustaining brand value in the industry.
• Lead the initiatives on Spotting market trends and converting them into strategic business actionable. Provided customized support to Incubate research and insights capability for the newly formed businesses.
• Build Organizational capability; led various initiatives for leadership development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Provide leadership to enhance value inputs for organization by inculcating a culture of continual improvement & cost leadership for operational excellence.
• Proactively identified growth opportunities and priorities for achieving long term organization goals; successfully achieved 50% top line and 200% bottom line improvement in 3 years at Sona Koyo Steering Systems
• Drove Cost Savings & Process Improvements through Lean & Six Sigma initiatives, vendor upgradation/ contingency vendor development, strategic sourcing, localization, inventory control, effective negotiations, tax & duty-free benefits
• Worked with country’s renowned companies that offered wide exposure on diverse technologies and environments. Applied knowledge and expertise in creating opportunities and expanding businesses.
• Deep understanding of critical business drivers in multiple markets and industries. Outstanding success in delivering improvements in quality, market positioning, and business growth
• Successfully managed and mentored cross-functional, matrixed teams across assignments; acknowledged for recruiting and developing leaders with an equal desire to win
• Adjudged Top Performer 3 times in a row and promoted twice in 6 years at Sona Koyo Steering
• Rewarded for successful new product launch by CMD of Eaton Corp USA, in Jan’07
• Recognized for outstanding contribution under “War on Waste” campaign by Chairman of Cummins India in Jun’03
• Recipient of the Golden Trophy for Overall Best Performance in 1997 at Daewoo Motors, Korea.

• Location Preference: Delhi -NCR / Overseas / Open
• Date of Birth: 06/26/70