Rajiv Pullenayegam
About Rajiv Pullenayegam
Rajiv Pullenayegam serves as the VP/GM of the Transportation Segment at Crane Co. since 2018, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in various companies, including Danaher Corporation and Barksdale Control Products.
Work at Crane Co
Rajiv Pullenayegam has held multiple roles at Crane Co. over the years. He served as Application Engineer from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position as Product Manager from 2007 to 2010. He advanced to Global Product Manager from 2010 to 2011 and then took on the role of Vertical Market Manager / Business Line Manager from 2011 to 2013. After a brief stint as Business Line Leader for Air Suspension Valves in 2018, he returned to the company as VP/GM of the Transportation Segment in 2018, where he has been for six years.
Current Role at Barksdale Control Products
Since 2022, Rajiv Pullenayegam has been serving as VP/GM for the Transportation and Oil & Gas Segments at Barksdale Control Products in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he focuses on strategic leadership and market development within these sectors.
Education and Expertise
Rajiv Pullenayegam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which he earned in 2000. He also obtained an MBA in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix in 2006. His expertise includes market segmentation and voice of the customer (VOC) analysis, as well as strong skills in strategy development and execution.
Professional Background
Rajiv Pullenayegam has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across several companies. Prior to his tenure at Crane Co., he worked at Cherokee International as a Marketing Manager and Sales Engineer from 2000 to 2005. He also gained experience in program management at Rockwell Collins from 1998 to 2000. His career includes a significant role at Danaher Corporation as Business Unit Manager for Specialty Products from 2013 to 2018.
Achievements and Skills
Rajiv Pullenayegam is recognized for his ability to build effective teams and enhance team performance. He demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and has a proven track record in new product development and process improvement, particularly in the transportation and oil & gas markets.