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Sureshnathan .
Sr .Vice President - SCM and Projects
Sureshnathan is an accomplished supply chain professional with a robust experience of 25 years in various domains, including Global Sourcing, procurement, Supply Chain Management (SCM) commercial operations, and infrastructure project management. His extensive career has allowed him to develop a comprehensive set of skills vital for ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in supply chain processes, where he has made significant contributions towards optimizing Gross Margin, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Capital Expenditure (Capex), and Operational Expenditure (Opex).
As the Global SCM Head, Sureshnathan has played a pivotal role in devising vertical strategies that not only drive profitability but also enhance operational excellence within organizations. He is known for being conversant in processes related to restructuring, simplification, and compliance to SCM policies, which align with industry best practices.
His adept analytical and negotiation skills have been instrumental in finalizing innovative global commercial deals, further underscoring his strategic approach toward SCM and project operations. Having served in diverse capacities at both country and regional levels, Sureshnathan has amassed a wealth of knowledge as both a resident and expatriate executive, making him a highly adaptable leader in today's global market.
Sureshnathan's educational background is equally impressive. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), which has equipped him with advanced business acumen and strategic insight necessary for a leadership role in supply chain management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), a foundation that has supported his technical understanding of various operational challenges.
Sureshnathan began his career in supply chain as an Executive at Panasonic India Pvt Ltd, where he laid the groundwork for his expertise in project management and supply chain operations. He advanced through various roles, including Project Manager for Contracts Management at Brentford Group and Manager at Bharti Airtel Limited, where he honed his operational skills and gained insight into the intricacies of supply chain dynamics. He later served as the Global Sourcing Head for Infrastructure at Bharti Airtel Limited, reinforcing his capabilities in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and global sourcing initiatives.
Following this, he embraced the role of Director of Procurement for the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions at SunEdison, where he led a range of strategic sourcing programs and developed key partnerships with suppliers across diverse markets. His tenure as Vice President of SCM at Greenko Group further solidified his stature in the industry, as he spearheaded SCM initiatives that matched the company's ambitious growth strategies. Currently, Sureshnathan serves as Senior Vice President of SCM and Projects at Ayana Renewable Power, a CDC Group Plc initiative, where he is responsible for leading innovative supply chain solutions that contribute to the company's sustainable energy objectives.
