Prashant Shetty
About Prashant Shetty
Prashant Shetty serves as the Director Commercial at Widia India, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in the commercial sector, having previously worked in various managerial roles at Castrol and BP.
Work at Kennametal
Prashant Shetty has been serving as the Director Commercial for Widia India at Kennametal since 2015. He has worked in this role for nine years, based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include overseeing commercial operations and driving business growth within the Widia division, which specializes in cutting tools and industrial solutions.
Previous Experience at Castrol
Before joining Kennametal, Prashant Shetty held multiple positions at Castrol. He served as the National Manager for Key Accounts from 2011 to 2013, where he managed key client relationships. Following this role, he worked as the General Manager for Workshop from 2013 to 2015, focusing on workshop operations and management. Additionally, he was a Business Manager at Castrol from 2007 to 2011, where he contributed to business development and strategy.
Experience at BP
Prashant Shetty worked at BP as a Segment Manager from 2005 to 2007. In this role, he was responsible for managing specific market segments, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Prashant Shetty studied at the National Institute of Technology Calicut from 1988 to 1992, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in engineering and management. He furthered his education at XLRI Jamshedpur, where he studied from 2007 to 2008, gaining advanced knowledge in management principles.