Shashidhar Hiremath
About Shashidhar Hiremath
Shashidhar Hiremath serves as the Deputy General Manager at Kennametal, overseeing the Deep Hole Drilling Business and Aftermarket Sales. With extensive experience in the machine tool industry, he plays a crucial role in business strategy, profit management, and customer service.
Work at Kennametal
Shashidhar Hiremath has been with Kennametal since 1995, holding various roles over the years. Currently, he serves as the Deputy General Manager, overseeing the Deep Hole Drilling Business and Aftermarket Sales since 2016. In this capacity, he plays a significant role in business strategy, profit and loss management, and risk audits. Additionally, he manages the Machine Tool Assembly, Project Management, and Customer Service divisions. His responsibilities include coordinating with shared services to ensure smooth business operations and engaging in technical and commercial negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Shashidhar Hiremath earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Production from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education by completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) from Mount Carmel Institute of Management. His academic background supports his extensive experience in the machine tool industry, where he has developed expertise in automation, assembly, outsourcing, manufacturing, and environmental health and safety (EHS).
Background
Shashidhar Hiremath has a long-standing career in the machine tool industry, with nearly three decades of experience at Kennametal. He began his tenure as a Senior Manager in Production, Project Management, and Customer Service from 1995 to 2007. Following this role, he advanced to Deputy General Manager, where he has continued to contribute to the company's growth and operational efficiency in Bengaluru.
Achievements
In his role at Kennametal, Shashidhar Hiremath has been instrumental in enhancing customer satisfaction through channel marketing and service provider engagement. He oversees service support, spare parts, annual maintenance contracts (AMC), and refurbishment business for the Machining Solution Group. His leadership in these areas has contributed to the overall success of the deep hole drilling and aftermarket sales sectors.