RAVI KUMAR DHULIPALA
C Level
Gurgaon
Summary
A strategic-thinking senior executive adeptly skilled at business management, strategy, sales, business development, product management & development, manufacturing, and supply chain with expertise in driving business growth to exceed expectations. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. A talented coach and mentor who inspires employees to establish market dominance while focusing on optimizing operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President & Business Head - Lighting Division
Jaquar, India
Gurgaon
11.2023 - Current
- In addition to spearheading the launch of a brand-new hot water solutions vertical, I am fully accountable for the P&L of the Lighting Division, which consists of five verticals: consumer, architectural, façade, decorative, and switches
- The duties of the position include supply chain management, production operations, product development and management, channel development, and sales (both project and trade).
Chief Operating Officer- Infrastructure Cluster
Khimji Ramdas LLC, Oman
03.2018 - 07.2023
- As the COO of the Infrastructure cluster, I had full P&L responsibility for the cluster and provided strategic direction, leadership, oversight, and management for a $200 million, 450-person organization in Oman that offered products, services, and solutions to the infrastructure sector
- The cluster included nine verticals: construction, heat transfer, marine engineering, mobility, hospitality, general industrial, oil and gas, environmental services, and IT services.
Managing Director - Process & Motion Control
Rexnord Corporation
10.2015 - 12.2017
- As the Managing Director, I oversaw the whole PMC business, and provided strategic direction, leadership, oversight, and management for in-country sales, marketing, product management/product development, and operations.
Senior Director - Corporate Strategy & Planning
Dr. Reddys
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Led a three-person corporate strategy team to drive the strategic planning process and implement organization-wide transformative projects, in addition to coordinating different corporate business development activities, such as M&A.
Head - Strategic Markets
Ingersoll Rand International
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Led a 20-person Vertical Markets team that created new revenue opportunities by combining various product offerings from Ingersoll Rand's three divisions and my responsibilities as a member of the India Leadership Team, included strategic account management, partnership development, and managing the 2012 SHRM award-winning Entrepreneur Creation Program.
Country General Manager - Gas Engines
General Electric Company
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Lead the GE gas engines business in India and Sri Lanka, comprising of Jenbacher engines, Waukesha engines, and ORC-based heat recovery systems
- Role included P&L management, strategy, sales, and channel management.
Global Head - Biomass Appliances
British Petroleum
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Led the business and product development efforts of a IChemE and US EPA award-winning start-up that provided safe, clean, and inexpensive energy solutions to consumers earning US $ 1-4/day in India, China, Vietnam, and South Africa as a key member of the ECM global leadership team
- Role extended to new business development, innovation portfolio management, product strategy and supply chain development.
Senior Development Manager - PureIt
Hindustan Unilever Limited
05.2000 - 04.2005
- As a core member of the project leadership team, I was responsible for the development and launch of PureIt, Unilever's first entry into the water purification device market
- The scope of the role included strategy, business model, technology and product development, supply chain, and marketing.
Manufacturing Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Sumerpur
07.1997 - 04.2000
- Led manufacturing operations of 170-member detergent manufacturing plant that generated US$ 150 million in annual revenues in a role that extended to supply chain planning, driving strategic initiatives, and liaison with regulatory agencies.
Assistant Manager, Projects
Reliance Petroleum Limited, Mumbai
Mumbai
10.1996 - 06.1997
- Commissioned 36 MW gas turbine, including a waste heat recovery boiler, and helped reduce reduce site's annual energy bill by over $20 million.
Assistant Manager - Production
ITC Limited
Hyderabad
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Led a three-person team to achieve 20% cost reductions in energy and process waste through new processes and equipment improvements.
Education
Full-time Post-Graduate Program in Management (Major: Strategic Marketing) -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
B. Tech - Chemical & Bio Engineering - Chemical & Bio Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Jalandhar, India 08.1990 - 06.1994
Certificate Program in Energy Business Strategy -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills
Strategic leadership
Strategic plans
Process Improvements
Digital Transformation
Business Development
Product Management
Revenue Generation
Partnership Development
Operational Excellence
Operations Management
Organizational Development
Global Operations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Planning
Performance Improvement
Program Management
Relationship and Team Building
Solution Innovation
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder engagement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Change and Growth Management
Executive Leadership
Innovative and Visionary
Profit and Loss Management
Board Reporting
Adaptable and Flexible
Continuous Improvement
New Business Development
Human Resources
Channel Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
JIPM certified TPM Instructor
Accomplishments
Six international patents and two design registrations in the fields of water filtration, electronic end-of-life indicators, biomass stoves, and fire starters
Timeline
Senior Vice President & Business Head - Lighting Division
Jaquar, India
11.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer- Infrastructure Cluster
Khimji Ramdas LLC, Oman
03.2018 - 07.2023
Managing Director - Process & Motion Control
Rexnord Corporation
10.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Director - Corporate Strategy & Planning
Dr. Reddys
02.2014 - 07.2015
Head - Strategic Markets
Ingersoll Rand International
04.2012 - 12.2013
Country General Manager - Gas Engines
General Electric Company
07.2009 - 04.2012
Global Head - Biomass Appliances
British Petroleum
07.2009 - 04.2012
Senior Development Manager - PureIt
Hindustan Unilever Limited
05.2000 - 04.2005
Manufacturing Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited
07.1997 - 04.2000
Assistant Manager, Projects
Reliance Petroleum Limited, Mumbai
10.1996 - 06.1997
Assistant Manager - Production
ITC Limited
01.1995 - 10.1996
B. Tech - Chemical & Bio Engineering - Chemical & Bio Engineering
National Institute of Technology
08.1990 - 06.1994
Full-time Post-Graduate Program in Management (Major: Strategic Marketing) -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Certificate Program in Energy Business Strategy -
Georgia Institute of Technology