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Abhilash Mishra
General Manager (Managing Director)
Istanbul,34
Summary
Electrical Energy Professional with 30+ years of enriching cross functional experience in Transformers from Concept to Commissioning. I have a strong bent of mind coupled with perseverance & drive to take up business challenges. The ability to adapt with changing environment & urge for learning gives me an edge.
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
GreenTransfo SAS
01.2023 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Plant Director
Schneider Enerji Industries San
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Transformer business (~150M$), upto125MVA, 170kV class transformer including Special applications Transformers like Wind, Solar, Rectifier, Reactors
- Focus on Quality & Technical improvement towards business growth & Customer satisfaction
- Lead M&A followed by Transition from Schneider to CAHORS (GreenTransfo SAS)
- Business Growth, Topline by 40% and margin by 5% within 18months.
Plant Director
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Transformer business (~50M$) up to 100MVA, 170kV class transformers
- Focus on Profitable business growth with Customer satisfaction
- Developing new business and market, like Export, Service, Green & Renewable Transformer
- Sales increased by 30% with Margin Improvement by 8%
- Build strong Team & succession planning
General Manager
CG Power & Industrial Solutions
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Transformer business (~125M$), Power transformer & Shunt Reactors including Special applications Transformers for STATCOM, Furnace application for Domestic and Export market
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and restructuring of organization.
- Build strategy and deploy actions for the closure of factory, including site, people and & Union.
- Achieved Business continuity through strong focus on People motivation, Process, standardization, and transformation of Safety, Quality & Compliance culture.
Operation Director
GE Grid Solution India (Formerly AREVA & ALSTOM T&D)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead Transformer Business Growth for Power Transformer Shunt Reactors and HVDC Transformer upto 800kVclass
- First in India Design and manufacturing of 765kV Transformers and Shunt Reactors
- Transfer of Technology and successful production of 800kV HVDC Transformer.
- People Training & development to enhance skills and competency for HVDC technology
- Developed and executed strategy for business growth, resulting in a significant increase in market share.
- Sales & volume growth of 3X in 5years along with Margin improvement.
Engineering Manager
AREVA T&D India
01.2003 - 12.2014
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Test, Quality and Service Engineer
Alstom T&D India
04.1995 - 12.2002
- Analyzed, troubleshot and diagnosed problems and provided prompt repair and solutions.
- Engaged in first-level support for customers requiring routine support and troubleshooting.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing service requests and providing technical solutions.
- Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs.
Lecturer
Bhilai Institute of Technology
07.1994 - 03.1995
- Worked as a lecturer in Electrical Engineering department for 6months, the teaching experience has given opportunity to put concepts & knowledge in more understandable way
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Kurukshetra, India 04.2001 - 04.1994
Certified Program in Fast Track business management - Business Management
Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore, India 04.2001 - 04.2004
Accelerated Management Program - Organizational Leadership
ALSTOM
International 01.2014 - 01.2015
Transforming Leadership Program - Innovation
INSEAD Management Institute
Abudhabi06-2022
Skills
Technology & Innovation
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Team training and development
Project management
Performance improvement
Risk management
Cost analysis and savings
P&L management
Process improvements
Interpersonal skills
Locations
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Naini
- Kocaeli, Turkey
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z4139216
- Date of Birth: 04/24/72
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Technology & Innovation
Timeline
General Manager
GreenTransfo SAS
01.2023 - Current
Plant Director
Schneider Enerji Industries San
11.2021 - 12.2022
Plant Director
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
03.2019 - 10.2021
General Manager
CG Power & Industrial Solutions
08.2017 - 03.2019
Operation Director
GE Grid Solution India (Formerly AREVA & ALSTOM T&D)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Accelerated Management Program - Organizational Leadership
ALSTOM
01.2014 - 01.2015
Engineering Manager
AREVA T&D India
01.2003 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
04.2001 - 04.1994
Certified Program in Fast Track business management - Business Management
Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 - 04.2004
Test, Quality and Service Engineer
Alstom T&D India
04.1995 - 12.2002
Lecturer
Bhilai Institute of Technology
07.1994 - 03.1995
Transforming Leadership Program - Innovation
INSEAD Management Institute