Ajay Kumar
About Ajay Kumar
Ajay Kumar is the Associate Vice President - Delivery Head for Industrial Engineering (APAC) at QuEST Global in India, with over 20 years of experience in the ESO industry.
Title and Current Role
Ajay Kumar serves as the Associate Vice President and Delivery Head for Industrial Engineering in the APAC region at QuEST Global. Based in India, he oversees the delivery of services and is responsible for driving strategy, capability & leadership development, and customer relationships.
Previous Roles at QuEST Global
Ajay Kumar has a long tenure at QuEST Global, previously holding several significant roles. From 2015 to 2019, he was the Associate Vice President and Head of Delivery for Energy & Transportation (APAC). Between 2012 and 2015, he served as General Manager and Delivery Head for the Power and O&G Vertical. From 2009 to 2012, he was Center Manager in Bangalore, and before that, he worked as a Program Manager from 2007 to 2009 and Team Leader from 2005 to 2007 in the Bengaluru Area. Kumar also functioned as an Onsite Coordinator in Italy from 2003 to 2004 and as an FEA Analysis Engineer from 2001 to 2003 in Bengaluru.
Experience and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the Engineering Services Outsourcing (ESO) industry, Ajay Kumar has demonstrated expertise in multiple engineering domains. He has a proven track record of successfully incubating and scaling sustainable businesses of product service solutions. Kumar is certified in Six Sigma Green Belt (DFSS), underscoring his competencies in process improvement and quality management.
Education Background
Ajay Kumar holds an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, completed in 2000. Prior to this, he earned a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, graduating in 1998. His solid educational foundation has equipped him with the specialized skills and knowledge necessary for his roles in industrial engineering and delivery management.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
At QuEST Global, Ajay Kumar is responsible for delivering over $200M in topline and bottom line. He leads a team that supports global companies, focusing on delivery operations and customer relationship management. His strategic input is pivotal in maintaining the company's competitive edge in the industry.