🌟 Murali N.

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India29 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in AI-driven business transformation.
  • Proven track record in cost-saving initiatives.
  • Strong leadership in supplier management and operations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the automotive and manufacturing sectors with a focus on AI and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic LeadershipDigital TransformationSupplier ManagementCost EfficiencyCustomer RelationsProduct DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentMarket StrategySales ManagementCustomer EngagementOperations ManagementManufacturingTool Development

Other Skills

Tech PartnershipCustomer Cetric InnovationGen AI solutionsSpend AnalysisSupplier EvaluationMarket IntelligenceRisk ManagementNegotiation skillsSaving ProjectsAnaylatical thinkingBody Parts Developmentcustomer centric develomentMechanism PartsCreative ThinkingTrusted advisor

About

I come from a humble rural background where grit, values, and curiosity shaped how I see work and people. My first experience in sales began at temple grounds — a lesson in communication, listening, and building trust long before I stepped into the corporate world. (https://shorturl.at/LVRMD) From those early days to now, my journey has been about evolving — from hands-on engineering and manufacturing to leadership in supplier management, operations, business development, and strategic sourcing. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of learning at institutions like NTTF, KSOU, Symbiosis, and XLRI — each helping me connect technical depth with strategic mindset. With experience across the automotive and manufacturing sectors, I focus on using process discipline, technology, and collaboration to solve real industrial challenges. I’m particularly passionate about applying Generative AI and digital transformation to improve Performanc, Cost efficiency, and decision-making in various industries. Beyond operations, I mentor startups and emerging professionals — helping them navigate business realities, scale sustainably, and turn ideas into measurable results. My driving belief: lasting impact in industry comes from combining purpose, people, and technology — solving big, meaningful problems that move businesses and communities forward

Experience

29 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs
Average Tenure
1 yr 2 mos
Current Experience

Iauro systems pvt. ltd.

Partner

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • GenAI Transformation & Growth Partner:
  • Responsible for bridging the enterprise AI leadership gap by turning business challenges into scalable, AI-native revenue engines.
  • Core Mission:
  • Drive client growth and market leadership by transforming business gaps into AI-native workflows (not tech demos) and incubating AI-fluent talent—solving the #1 bottleneck in enterprise AI adoption.
  • Key Responsibilities include :
  • Lead GenAI Marketing Initiatives -Drive client engagement & solution adoption across Manufacturing, Banking, Fintech, and Insurtech.
  • Architect Tailored GTM Strategies-Build AI-first launch plans for DevSecOps, data platforms, and AI agents.
  • Rearchitect Business Outcomes-Collaborate with product teams to rebuild workflows as AI-native systems (automation, personalization, security).
  • Scale Client AI Impact-Spearhead enterprise GenAI use case identification, piloting, and scale-up.
  • Incubate AI Talent-Develop "10x output" AI-first teams by upskilling client operators in strategy, tools, and execution.
  • Critical Capability: Executive fluency in translating boardroom priorities into AI-native systems while navigating technical, legal, and operational constraints.
Strategic LeadershipTech PartnershipCustomer Cetric InnovationDigital TransformationGen AI solutions

Career break

Professional development

Feb 2025 – Feb 2025 · 0 mo

  • Completed Marketing Director Course under Dr. Philip Kotler (Father of Modern Marketing), mastering frameworks for digital-era brand strategy, customer-centric campaigns, and data-driven decision-making etc
  • Attended MahaKumbh (world’s largest human gathering), Took holy dip at Prayagraj , Great experience & learning of gaining unique insights into cultural psychology and mass engagement—key for crafting inclusive, globally resonant marketing strategies.
  • Strategic Networking: Connected with C-suite executives and innovators to identify emerging trends in AI x Marketing, ensuring readiness for tech-forward industry demands.

Itw

4 roles

Head Strategic Sourcing (India & SEA)

Promoted

Dec 2018 – Feb 2025 · 6 yrs 2 mos · On-site

  • 📌 Responsible for Sourcing for ITW India & South East Asia ( Pune ,Chennai,Thailand & Malaysia Plants )
  • 📌 Developed team for Strategic sourcing in India & SEA
  • 📌 Identified saving opportunities and implemented projects and achived 2.5% avg saving on direct cost consistently ( highest in auto segment)
  • 📌 Worked with Global team ( China , EU & NA) coordinated on ITW SS activities
Spend AnalysisSupplier EvaluationMarket IntelligenceRisk ManagementNegotiation skillsSaving Projects+3

Key Account Manager - Fasteners , Body Componets , Fuel Filler Assly

Jul 2015 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • 📌 Responsible for Promoting all range of products for ITW in west zone
  • Products include IDH, ODH, FFH, Fasteners & Adjacances
  • 📌 Developed inside Door Handle , Outside Door Handle , Fuel Filler Assly , Fasteners & Brackets
  • 📌 Maintained trusted advisor position with OEMs and offered Solutions
  • 📌 Offered Innovations like Molded in Metalic Color for IDH, Flush Door Handle in ODH, Invisible Rear Door Handle , Online Painting for FFA , Developed Solutions to meet end customer goals without compromising on margin targets
Body Parts Developmentcustomer centric develomentMechanism PartsCreative ThinkingTrusted advisorCustomer Relations+1

Key Account Manager - Engineered Fasteners & Adjacances

Jan 2012 – Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • 📌Penetrated fasteners into all Models & all OEMs , helped in gathering volumes
  • 📌 Developed Innovative solutions, in fastening solutions and implemented to solve customer pain points
  • 📌Developed adjacencies (Air Extractor, Compensation Nut , Carry Bag hook etc ) to solve customer problem and increase penetration to ITW
  • 📌 Maintained Highest Penetration and Highest margin for the Divn
Engineered FastenersAdjacances DevpOutside in aproachGrowth & Margin DevpMarketingNew Business Development+1

Key Account Manager - Plastic & Metal Fasteners

Aug 2008 – Jan 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos · On-site

  • 📌 Responsible for Promoting ITW - Engineered Metal & Plastic fasteners with Indian OEMs
  • 📌 Developed Metal and Plastic fasteners, supported OEM & Tiers in India
  • 📌Offered Solutions Indigenized and did Value based Selling
  • 📌Involved is Setting up fastener plant from scratch & worked with Global teams
Metal fastenersPlastic FastenersValue Based SellingTeam BuildingSales ManagementCustomer Engagement

Adient

2 roles

Deputy Manager Operations - Seat Track Plant

Aug 2006 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 📌 Responsible for Seat track plant Indigenization
  • 📌 Developed Seat track parts locally, from earlier process of Rolling to stamping was challenge ( parts are Inner Rail, Outer Rail , Top-hat , trigger mechanism etc used in Seat Track Assly )
  • 📌 Did line set up, Development & Procurement of Assly machines
  • 📌 Developed Team for Assly of Seat track at new location adjacent to JIT line to meet volume requirements
Seat track developmentLine Set upAssembly Machines DevelopmentTalent ManagementOperations ManagementManufacturing

Executive - Supplier Development (STA) Seating components

Jan 2004 – Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • 📌 as STA developed Metal , Plastic parts, Welded Assly & Recliners for Seat Assly Industry
  • 📌 Supported GM -Holden Launch in Adelaide Australia , for Headliner , Door Assly products
  • 📌 Toyota Etios development in Nagoya Japan for seat assly
  • 📌 Supported FIAT, Ford , Tata projects as STA in India (both Pune /Chennai locations)
Supplier DevelopmentDevp of Seating PartsMechanisms DevpAPQP/PPAPSupplier ManagementProduct Development

Variuos - fbpl, ftcl, wls,mts

Various -Tool room engineer, Tool designer, Product designer

Sep 1997 – Dec 2003 · 6 yrs 3 mos · India · On-site

  • 📌 At FBPL - Developed Precision Fineblanking Tools & Components for Automotive & Electrical Industry
  • 📌 At FTCL - Developed Draw dies & Filter parts, Did Vendor development for Tooling
  • 📌 At WLS - Designed Progressive Dies, draw dies & compound Dies for Lock Parts
  • 📌 At MTS - developed Plastic Parts, Stainless steel Draw Parts, development and Procurement of Electrical Asly for Water Heaters
Precision ToolingTool RoomVendor ManagementTeam BuildingMotivation & Self awarenessManufacturing+1

Fineblanking pvt ltd

Trainee- Tool Room Engineer

Sep 1996 – Aug 1997 · 11 mos · India · On-site

  • 📌 Development of Fineblanking Tools , Conventional machining , Spark EDM , WEDM
Tool ManufacturingTool room machinesJigs Fixture DevpProduction and QACuriosity & Lifelong learningTool Development+1

Education

XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur

Postgraduate Cert in Senior Leadership (PGCSL)

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

NEXT MBA

Marketing Director Course

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (SCEI)

CEDT — Innovation & Design Thinking

Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

PGDBA in Operation Mgt & Human Resource Mgt

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003

NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)

Diploma in Tool & Die Making (3+1 Years)

Jan 1993 – Jan 1997

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru

Masters degree in management

Jan 1999 – Jan 2000

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