Kartik Ramanan
About Kartik Ramanan
Kartik Ramanan serves as the Executive Director of Global Off Highway, Customer Support and Service Engineering at Allison Transmission. He has a diverse background in general management and business development, with extensive experience in the automotive and engineering sectors.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Kartik Ramanan serves as the Executive Director of Global Off-Highway, Customer Support and Service Engineering at Allison Transmission. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, Ramanan focuses on enhancing customer support and service engineering for off-highway applications, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Ramanan has a diverse background in leadership positions across various companies. He worked at ITW as General Manager from 2016 to 2017 and served as Vice President and General Manager from 2017 to 2019. At Cummins Inc., he held multiple roles, including General Manager for the Heavy Duty Truck Business and OEM Accounts, and General Manager for Global Bus. His experience includes strategic roles such as Director of Light Construction Business and Director of Off-Highway Market Strategy.
Educational Background
Kartik Ramanan has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University, studying from 1993 to 1995. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. Additionally, he completed his MBA at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 1999 to 2001.
Expertise in Business Development
Ramanan is recognized for his expertise in identifying and exploiting opportunities in emerging markets, partnerships, and product innovations. He has a well-rounded background in general management, P&L, marketing, and business development. His leadership has led to multimillion-dollar business growth and the startup of operations and supply chains on a global scale.
Cultural Competence and Operational Success
Kartik Ramanan is noted for his cultural savvy and ability to manage complexity in global settings. He has demonstrated strong operational success and business growth, even in challenging environments. His experience across various industries equips him with the skills to navigate and lead effectively in diverse business landscapes.