Abhay Ghiranikar
About Abhay Ghiranikar
Abhay Ghiranikar is the Director Commercial at Thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt Ltd and Senior Vice President at Sms India Pvt. Ltd., with over three decades of experience in the engineering and commercial sectors.
Current Roles at Thyssenkrupp and SMS India
Abhay Ghiranikar currently holds dual high-profile roles within the industrial sector. He serves as the Director Commercial at Thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt Ltd, based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Concurrently, he is the Senior Vice President - Integrated Plants and Turnkey Projects and Supply Chain Management at SMS India Pvt. Ltd., located in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. These positions highlight his expertise in handling complex commercial and supply chain management functions across different geographies.
Previous Experience at Sterlite Industries and Lloyds Steel Industries
Abhay Ghiranikar has an extensive background in the manufacturing and industrial sectors with prior roles that cemented his expertise. From 2003 to 2008, he worked as General Manager Commercial at Sterlite Industries I, where he managed various commercial activities. Before that, between 1994 and 2003, he served as Manager Purchase at Lloyds Steel Industries Ltd, reinforcing his capabilities in procurement and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Abhay Ghiranikar possesses a robust academic foundation in both engineering and management. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Govt College of Engineering Amravati, earning a Bachelor of Engineering degree. He further honed his business acumen by studying Management at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Additionally, he studied at Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur, from 1982 to 1988. His early education was at New English High School, Wardha.
Career Beginnings at Bajaj Auto Ltd
Abhay Ghiranikar began his career in the engineering industry at Bajaj Auto Ltd, one of India’s renowned automotive manufacturers. He worked as an Engineer Purchase from 1988 to 1994 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. This early experience laid a strong foundation in procurement, further shaping his future roles in supply chain management and commercial functions.
Extensive Experience in Commercial Sectors
With over three decades of experience, Abhay Ghiranikar has held senior leadership positions in various reputable companies. His roles have been primarily centered around commercial operations and supply chain management in the manufacturing sector. His extensive experience includes working in a managerial capacity at multiple firms, such as Thyssenkrupp Industries India Pvt Ltd and SMS India Pvt. Ltd. His career showcases a consistent track record of growth and expertise in handling complex industrial projects and commercial activities.