Ajay Balaram Achath
About Ajay Balaram Achath
Ajay Balaram Achath serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing at Plexus Corp., bringing extensive experience in supply chain management across various industries. He has held leadership roles at notable companies such as Accuray, Gerber Technology, and GE Healthcare, where he has focused on improving operations and driving enterprise value.
Work at Plexus
Ajay Balaram Achath serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing at Plexus Corp. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing global sourcing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive value creation. His leadership in this position emphasizes the importance of integrating technology within supply chain processes.
Previous Experience in Global Sourcing
Prior to his current role, Achath held the position of Director of Global Sourcing & Supply Chain at Accuray from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Gerber Technology from 2017 to 2020, where he was responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Achath earned a Master of Business Administration from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, studying from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Bharathiar University, completed from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and operations.
Background in Healthcare and Technology
Ajay Balaram Achath has a significant background in the healthcare sector, having worked at GE Healthcare in various roles, including Global Sourcing Manager and Modality Sourcing Leader. His experience spans from 2004 to 2012, during which he developed skills in sustaining engineering and talent development within the supply chain sector.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Achath has demonstrated a strong focus on improving underperforming operations and creating innovative supply chain solutions. His strategic planning and execution skills have contributed to enterprise value creation, particularly in turnaround environments and during mergers and acquisitions.