Prashant Bansal
About Prashant Bansal
Prashant Bansal is the Operations Business Head for India and Southeast Asia at General Mills, based in Mumbai, India. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, project leadership, and innovation within the FMCG sector.
Title and Current Role
Prashant Bansal is currently serving as the Operations Business Head for India and Southeast Asia at General Mills, located in the Mumbai Area, India. His role involves overseeing operations across these regions to ensure efficiency and manage supply chain activities.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Prashant Bansal held several key positions in different companies. He was the Operations Business Head - India Snacks at General Mills in Mumbai from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he worked at Mars as Project & Operations Lead - Mars Corporate Innovation in Pune from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Johnson & Johnson included roles such as Project Leader for Product Acquisition, Manager for External Supply Chain, Assistant Manager for Project Management, Executive for Supply Chain Planning, and Associate in the GOLD Program from 2006 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Prashant Bansal holds an Executive MBA from London Business School, Dubai, completed between 2020 and 2022. He also studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town, where he focused on Pinch Technology during his internship in 2004. Additionally, he completed a dual degree B.Tech and M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with a Specialization in Process Systems Design & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2001 to 2006.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Prashant Bansal has been instrumental in implementing strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at mitigating supply chain inflation impacts. He has played a significant role in ensuring the reliability of global supply and maintaining product quality across different regions. His expertise includes managing emerging supply chain sustainability and quality issues, which has been critical in meeting business targets.
Specialized Skills and Leadership
Prashant Bansal has a robust background in LEAN manufacturing and greenfield projects, enhancing operational efficiency. He has extensive experience in managing value stream and innovation programs within the FMCG sector. Prashant is also actively involved in developing talent, encouraging team members to surpass their limits. His deep understanding of the NPD process, from ideation through post-launch phases, underlines his comprehensive skill set in operations and project management.