Dr. Sunil Pahilajani

CEO

Delhi, India31 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Transformational leader with 40 years of executive expertise.
  • Expert in business development across diverse global markets.
  • Proven track record in board governance and investor relations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the automotive and engineering sectors with a focus on business transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyBoard GovernanceGlobal Business StrategyBusiness ManagementStrategic PlanningProject Management

Other Skills

Program ManagementCXO CoachingBusiness TransformationChange ManagementAutocomponent manufacturingAutomotive AftermarketVendor ManagementManagementTeam BuildingCustomer SatisfactionCRMHuman ResourcesBusiness DevelopmentManufacturingCompetitive Analysis

About

India & Global Exposure: USA, UK, Japan, Europe, China, and South East Asia | Work Exposure: Automotive, auto components, Aftermarket, Service, Engineering manufacturing & technology businesses. Multi product and multi location businesses. Backed by 40 years of executive expertise, I bring forth excellence in the areas of transforming culture and increase business profitability and sustainability; guiding management team and setting Board governance. My capability lies in working with the senior leadership team in defining and articulating the organization’s vision and in develop strategies for achieving that vision. Throughout my career, I have formulated and lead organization towards a long-term growth-oriented trajectory in different geographical ecologies as required. I have also been deeply engaged with Social sector and Diversity inclusion for over 25 years, mentoring organizations for succession and sustainability. On my focus for Social sector, I have been working with Disability sector across all types in their lifetime support processes like Education, Skill Development and livelihood. What I’m Most Known For:  Proficient in business development across cross cultural geographical spheres.  Managing CXO level relationships with various stake holders.  Creating new and turn around plans for existing business ventures.  Strategizing new market identification and entry.  Active participant at CII, ACMA & other industry forums.  Governance from Board and various Board committees  Board governance and investor relations  Serving NGOs and Social sector by adding value thru all above management skills I am considered as a trusted leader, change agent and Board collaborator with a superior track record of motivating people right from the grass root level and taking subordinates into confidence for implementing new and innovative ideas. I can be reached via private message on LinkedIn.

Experience

31 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Freelance | self-employed

Fractional CEO and Board member

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area · Hybrid

Board GovernanceProgram ManagementBusiness StrategyCXO CoachingBusiness TransformationChange Management+2

Uniproducts (india) ltd.

Chief Executive Officer

Dec 2022Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Delhi Area

  • Resolved major IR issues and restored business to healthy cash flow.

The hi-tech gears ltd.

President & ED

Feb 2017Mar 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Business Volume: 1000+ Cr | Team Size: 200 members | Workforce: 2000
  • Here, I was primarily focusing on the Global footprint by working on integration of India and North-America businesses.

Greaves cotton limited

MD & CEO

Oct 2011Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Business Volume: 1600 Cr | Team Size: 150 members (CEOs. CTO & CFO) | Workforce: 4000+ | Sector Exposure: Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Power, Infrastructure & Agriculture.
  • Under this stint, I successfully managed:
  •  Group of engineering businesses.
  •  International business across MENA, SEA & SAARC.
  •  JVs and Divestment of businesses.
  •  Aftermarket Business and Branding in B to C market

Engines & vehicles sbu,continental engines ltd.,gurgaon

Group CEO

Jan 2011Sep 2011 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Reported to: Board
  • Demonstrated excellence in Strategic planning and future growth including M& A, JVs and managed the overall management with three CEOs reporting.

Seforge ltd india

CEO

May 2009Jan 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos · Vadodara, Gujarat, India

  • (Suzlon Energy Subsidiary)
  • Reported to: Board
  • I contributed in setting up two green field projects under SE Forge to manufacture large size steel castings and Forged rings for Wind energy turbines and also in developing business with various customers globally including competitors of Suzlon e.g. G.E., Vestas, Gamesa etc.

Mahindra navistar engines private limited pune

M.D.

May 2008Mar 2009 · 10 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India

  • Reported to: Board.
  • Nominated MD & CEO for 100% subsidiary of Navistar Inc. in India. Worked to set up new project and team.

Caparo maruti limited

M.D.

Apr 2002Apr 2008 · 6 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Reported to: Chairman / Main Board in UK
  • Got the status of Director in Main Board of Caparo Plc., U.K., based on performance. During my tenure expended business thru green filed as well as M&A. Also added new accounts to create pan India presence.

Maruti suzuki india limited

Manager

Aug 1985Jan 1995 · 9 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Recruited as an Engineer Trainee and gradually grew to a level of Section Manager-Production Engineer
  • Worked in Production Engg, Project management and setting up JVs

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

B.E — Mechanical

Jan 1980Jan 1984

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Executive Programme in Advanced Business Analytics — Business Analytics

Jun 2021Mar 2022

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Leadership Coaching

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Independent Director's Certificate Program

Board Governance

Jan 2013Present

Nogoya University, Japan

Qualification as Welding Engineer — Metallurgical & Welding Engineering

Jan 1987Present

HANS RAJ MODEL SCHOOL, Punjabi Bagh, N Delhi

10+2 — Basic Sciences

May 1978Apr 1980

Swiss School of Business and Management

Doctor's Degree

Jun 2022Apr 2025

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