Ajay Raina
About Ajay Raina
Ajay Raina is the Chief Operating Officer at Bharat Seats Ltd, with extensive experience in the automobile industry and a strong background in program management and business excellence.
Current Role at Bharat Seats Ltd
Ajay Raina serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Bharat Seats Ltd. He has held this position since 2021. His role involves overseeing the company's operations and implementing strategies to enhance performance and growth. Raina's leadership is integral to the company's objectives in the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Johnson Controls
Ajay Raina has extensive experience at Johnson Controls, where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Program Manager for a brief period in 1970, followed by a long tenure as Manager - Program Management from 2008 to 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Plant Manager from 2014 to 2019, contributing to operational efficiencies and project management.
Educational Background
Ajay Raina holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management from MDU Rohtak, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Electronics from Kashmir University between 1987 and 1990, and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University from 1990 to 1994.
Expertise in the Automotive Industry
Ajay Raina possesses proven expertise in driving initiatives for growth and performance enhancement in the automotive industry. He has a well-established network of contacts globally, which aids in forming international market partnerships. His skills include facilitating cross-cultural teamwork and managing critical partnerships.
Career at Other Companies
Throughout his career, Ajay Raina has held significant roles in various organizations. He worked as Sr. Manager - Product Engineering & Production at Mark Exhaust Systems Pvt. Ltd from 1994 to 2004, and later as Manager - Sales & Program Management at Delphi Automotive Systems from 2004 to 2008. He also served as Director - Transformation & Business Excellence at Cooper Standard from 2019 to 2021 and as Head - Commercial Vehicle BU at Adient from 2008 to 2018.