Sajeev Rajasekharan
About Sajeev Rajasekharan
Sajeev Rajasekharan serves as the Managing Director for Asia Emerging Markets and India at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in managing operations and driving growth in the consumer durable and automobile industries across various organizations in India.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Sajeev Rajasekharan serves as the Managing Director for Asia Emerging Markets and India at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2018, operating from Bangkok City, Thailand. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's strategic initiatives and operational performance in the region, focusing on growth and market penetration.
Professional Background
Sajeev Rajasekharan has a diverse professional background in the consumer durable and automobile industries. He began his career as an Area Sales Manager at Onida from 1994 to 1998. He then progressed to roles such as Chief Operating Officer at PE Electronics Ltd. and Deputy Divisional Managing Director at Panasonic. Prior to joining Harley-Davidson, he served as Executive Vice President at Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd. and General Manager at Samsung India Electronics Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Sajeev Rajasekharan earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Pune University, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to transform strategic plans into actionable solutions and measure performance against operational targets.
Leadership and Management Skills
Sajeev Rajasekharan is proficient in building and retaining high-performance teams. He maintains a strong network with industry experts, government agencies, and corporate leaders. His leadership approach emphasizes values and integrity, which he considers fundamental to effective management. He has a proven track record of managing large-scale operations and creating strategic alliances to support key business initiatives.
Achievements in Operations and Strategy
Throughout his career, Sajeev Rajasekharan has demonstrated a strong ability to alter profitability norms through effective sales, marketing, operations, financial control systems, and risk management. His focus on business turnaround and growth has been a significant aspect of his roles across various organizations in the consumer durable and automobile sectors.