Santosh Gautam
About Santosh Gautam
Santosh Gautam is the Director of Engineering & Innovation at Procter & Gamble, with a career spanning over a decade at the company and a strong background in supply chain and industrial management.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Santosh Gautam is currently serving as the Director - Engineering & Innovation at Procter & Gamble, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for driving new product innovations tailored specifically for the Indian market. Additionally, he has a strong focus on cost control strategies, ensuring that the engineering and innovation processes are both effective and efficient. Santosh is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Santosh Gautam has a career spanning over a decade at Procter & Gamble. From 2015 to 2023, he worked as the Sr Manager - Engineering & Innovation in the Hyderabad Area, India. Before that, he served as the Manager - Product Supply in Bhopal Area, India, from 2012 to 2015. He began his journey with Procter & Gamble as an intern in 2011, where he worked for 2 months.
Previous Roles in the Industry
Before his extensive tenure at Procter & Gamble, Santosh Gautam gathered significant experience in marketing and engineering roles. He worked at Crompton Greaves Limited as an Executive - Marketing from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he interned at NTPC in 2007 for 2 months. His diverse experiences across different roles have equipped him with a well-rounded skill set that supports his current role in engineering and innovation.
Educational Background
Santosh Gautam has a robust educational background that includes a Post Graduation in Industrial Management with a focus on Supply Chain Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (2010-2012). He also holds a B. Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (2004-2008). His foundational education was completed at Aditya Academy, Kakinada, and St. Claret's School, Nallajerla.
Areas of Expertise
Santosh Gautam has specialized expertise in engineering and innovation, particularly in delivering new product innovations tailored for the Indian market. His strong focus on cost control strategies enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of his projects. His background in both supply chain management and industrial management further supports his role, allowing him to integrate engineering processes with broader business strategies.