Chethan Nagaraj
About Chethan Nagaraj
Chethan Nagaraj serves as the General Manager of Strategic Accounts at Onward Technologies Limited, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in engineering and management, with a background in product design and business development across various companies in the automotive sector.
Work at Onward Technologies
Chethan Nagaraj has been serving as the General Manager - Strategic Accounts at Onward Technologies Limited since 2015. He has accumulated nine years of experience in this role, based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In his position, he is responsible for finalizing contracts and pricing by engaging relevant stakeholders. He has also played a significant role in invoice generation and payment collection activities. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas including powertrain, axles, suspension, brakes, engine components, chassis, vehicle integration, and electric vehicle technology.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Prior to his current role, Chethan Nagaraj worked at several notable companies in the automotive sector. He was a Manager at KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited from 2010 to 2015, and before that, he served as a Manager - Product Design at Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited from 2004 to 2006. He also held the position of Project Manager at Tooltech Global Engineering Pvt. Ltd. from 2008 to 2010. His career began as a Project Engineer at Spartan Motors, Inc. from 2001 to 2003, and he worked as a Product Engineer at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing from 1999 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Chethan Nagaraj holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, studying from 1997 to 1999. His educational background complements his extensive experience in product design, manufacturing, prototyping, and testing. He is certified in project management, with skills in risk and issue management, change management, stakeholder management, and financial management.
Leadership and Team Management
In his role at Onward Technologies, Chethan Nagaraj has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He has led a team of 200 engineers in the Off Highway domain, effectively managing both onsite and offshore models. His leadership extends to developing proposals for new business opportunities and identifying strategies to achieve sales targets. His hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines supports his ability to guide teams through complex projects.