A. Viswanathan: President at Delphi TVS

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A. Viswanathan is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of experience in CEO roles, overseeing top and bottom-line responsibilities across multiple business divisions and plants. His expertise spans diverse industries, including automotive, engineering products, petrochemicals, capital goods, infrastructure, and fertilizers.

Professional Highlights

  1. Current Role:
    • As President of Delphi TVS, Vish leads strategic and operational efforts, driving growth and transformation across the company’s business lines.
  2. Previous Roles:
    • Director of Finance and Business Planning, Visteon:
      • Managed all facets of finance, including treasury, tax, accounting, internal audit, costing, and business support.
    • Leadership positions in a Fortune 500 MNC, a large Indian industrial house, and Indo-US joint ventures, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed in various business environments.

Key Achievements and Expertise

  1. Turnarounds and Growth:
    • Successfully executed new product launches, turned around struggling operations, and scaled up businesses to achieve exceptional growth.
  2. Strategic Leadership:
    • Extensive experience in strategy creation and implementation, cultural transformation, and M&A execution.
  3. Sales and Market Expertise:
    • Sold to industries such as automotive, oil & gas, power, chemical, and pharma through various channels, including OEMs, EPC contractors, and end users.
  4. Finance and Business Planning:
    • Deep understanding of treasury, tax, controllership, costing, and analysis, enabling strong financial stewardship in every role.
  5. Customer and People Focus:
    • Strong believer in human capital development and maintaining a customer-centric approach to leadership.

Educational and Advisory Contributions

  1. Academic Involvement:
    • Guest faculty at business schools in India and abroad, lecturing on leadership, management, finance, and economics.
  2. Advisory Roles:
    • Served on national boards, executive committees of chambers of commerce, and advisory panels for the Central and State Government.
  3. Unique Qualifications:
    • Holds diverse qualifications in finance, engineering, marketing, information technology, and law, providing a well-rounded approach to business leadership.

Leadership Philosophy

  • Global Mindset:
    • Vish excels at integrating diverse cultural and functional dynamics to drive innovation and growth in global markets.
  • Transformation and Innovation:
    • Proven ability to transform cultures, streamline operations, and implement forward-thinking strategies.

A. Viswanathan’s leadership has been instrumental in driving organizational growth and fostering innovation in highly competitive and complex industries.

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