Puneet Dhawan
About Puneet Dhawan
Puneet Dhawan is the Executive Vice President at Orient Electric, with extensive experience in leadership roles in sales and marketing across various regions in India.
Work at Orient Electric
Puneet Dhawan currently serves as the Executive Vice President at Orient Electric, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as the Senior Vice President and Business Head for the Lighting Business Unit and Switchgear/Wiring Accessories Business Unit from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and managing business units related to lighting and switchgear products.
Career at Crompton Greaves
Puneet Dhawan has a significant history with Crompton Greaves, where he held various leadership roles. He began as a Marketing Executive from 1994 to 1997 and progressed to Engineer In-Charge (Lighting) from 1997 to 2002. He then served as Branch Manager in Jalandhar from 2002 to 2005, followed by Regional Marketing Manager (North) - Lighting from 2005 to 2008. Dhawan was later appointed as All India Head - Sales and Marketing for both Professional and Consumer Lighting from 2008 to 2012, and as Head - Sales (Consumer Business Unit) from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Puneet Dhawan completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, from 1985 to 1990. He furthered his education by studying at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he participated in the Senior Management Programme for 11 months in 2005. Additionally, he holds an MBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in sales and marketing strategies.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Puneet Dhawan has a robust background in the electrical engineering sector, with extensive experience in sales and business development. He has worked in various capacities across multiple organizations, including Bajaj Electricals Ltd, where he served as a Sales Engineer Trainee and Product In-Charge (Lighting). His career trajectory reflects a strong focus on the consumer goods industry, particularly in lighting and switchgear markets.
Leadership and Management Skills
Puneet Dhawan has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout his career, overseeing sales and marketing strategies across different regions in India. His roles have involved managing business units and driving strategic initiatives, showcasing his capability in global sales and experience in international markets. His leadership experience is complemented by a history of managing teams and projects within the electrical engineering sector.