Praneeth Manduri
@praneethmanduri
Transformation leader transforming automotive, EV, and digital ecosystems through AI-enabled operating model redesign and measurable EBITDA impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a high-impact transformation leader with 13+ years of experience architecting enterprise strategies and driving large-scale operational pivots across Automotive, EV, and Digital ecosystems. I specialize in Value Creation, AI-enabled decision frameworks, and Operating Model Redesign—turning systemic ambiguity into structured roadmaps.
At ROBUSTRADE DMCC, I lead transformation from the MD Office: I orchestrate ecosystem growth through a Multi Brand Mobility Hub model and cross-sell frameworks between FinTech and Auto verticals. I architected a Unified Customer Data Platform (CDP) and deployed predictive lead scoring, reducing CAC by 15% and improving lead-to-sale conversion by 10%. I also re-engineered the corporate operating model into Shared Services across five verticals, cutting operating expenses by 15%.
I’ve consistently delivered measurable performance improvements while scaling customer and service delivery. At OLA ELECTRIC, I owned regional P&L and scaled a high-velocity D2C retail and service network (160+ Experience Centres and 400+ personnel), improving operational consistency by 25% and reducing onboarding time by 30%. I also led cross-functional orchestration across Marketing, Technology, and Supply Chain to reduce resolution time for critical bottlenecks by 40%.
Earlier, at MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED, I led transformation across 200+ dealer touchpoints by re-engineering lead-to-conversion workflows, improving forecasting accuracy by 18% and reducing customer response SLAs by 24 hours. I also built AI-driven competitive intelligence frameworks that reduced response cycles by 60% and supported GTM strategy for 3 national product launches. From territory leadership onward, I’ve focused on repeatable execution—governance, KPIs, and cross-functional influence—to drive consistent target achievement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Transformation Lead (MD Office)
Robustrade DMCC
Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)
Orchestrated a Multi Brand Mobility Hub growth strategy, improving ecosystem LTV by 22% and cross-vertical customer attach rate by 15%. Built a Unified Customer Data Platform with predictive lead scoring, reducing CAC by 15% and increasing lead-to-sale conversion by 10%, while redesigning the operating model to cut operating expenses by 15%.
Transformation Lead
Robustrade Dmcc
Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)
Orchestrated ecosystem growth via a multi-brand mobility hub and cross-vertical sales framework, increasing ecosystem LTV by 22% and improving cross-vertical attach rate by 15%. Built a unified CDP and predictive lead scoring that reduced CAC by 15% and increased lead-to-sale conversion by 10%, while redesigning operating models to cut operating expenses by 15%.
Business Head (Regional)
Ola Electric
Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)
Owned regional P&L and optimized the D2C conversion funnel to reduce CAC by 15–20% while delivering 25% quarterly revenue growth. Scaled a high-velocity D2C retail and service network (160+ experience centres, 400+ personnel) and improved onboarding time by 30% through standardized performance governance.
Business Head (Regional Sales)
Ola Electric
Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)
Owned regional P&L and optimized the D2C conversion funnel to reduce CAC by 15–20% while delivering 25% quarterly revenue growth. Scaled a high-velocity D2C retail and service network (160+ experience centres, 400+ personnel) using standardized performance governance, improving consistency by 25% and reducing onboarding time by 30%.
Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Led digital transformation across 200+ dealer touchpoints by re-engineering lead-to-conversion workflows, improving forecasting accuracy by 18% and reducing customer response SLAs by 24 hours. Built an AI-driven competitive intelligence framework that reduced response cycles by 60% and supported GTM strategy for three national product launches.
Program Manager
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Led digital transformation across 200+ dealer touchpoints by re-engineering lead-to-conversion workflows, improving forecasting accuracy by 18% and reducing customer response SLAs by 24 hours. Developed an AI-driven competitive intelligence synthesis framework that reduced response cycles by 60% and supported GTM decisions for three national product launches.
Product Manager (Market Strategy)
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Jun 2018 - May 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Drove multi-region market expansion using a test-and-learn MVP approach, scaling market share from 12% to 18% across three new territories. Architected a multi-bank fintech integration layer for 15 lenders, increasing financing penetration by 22% and delivering $18M revenue growth while navigating KPMG evaluation.
Product Manager
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Jun 2018 - May 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Drove market expansion using a test-and-learn MVP framework, scaling market share from 12% to 18% across three new strategic territories. Designed a multi-bank fintech integration layer for 15 lenders, increasing financing penetration by 22% and generating $18M in revenue growth through improved funnel performance.
Zonal & Territory Sales Manager
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
May 2012 - May 2018 (6 years)
Led a team of six Territory Sales Managers and managed zonal growth and channel optimization for a multi-state zone with $48M monthly revenue, sustaining 90%+ target achievement across 24 consecutive cycles. Built territory growth strategies using segmentation and competitive mapping, improving conversion by 4% YoY and generating 2,500+ incremental leads annually.
Zonal & Territory Sales
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
May 2012 - May 2018 (6 years)
Led a team of six territory sales managers and directed multi-state zone growth with a monthly revenue of $48M, maintaining 90%+ target achievement across 24 consecutive cycles. Built territory strategies using segmentation and competitive mapping, improving conversion by 4% YoY and generating 2,500+ incremental leads annually for Andhra Pradesh.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Jindal Steel and Power Limited
Jul 2009 - Apr 2010 (9 months)
Supported strategic planning for a $400M greenfield project by aligning risk structures and timelines to enable execution readiness. Contributed to project planning activities across critical planning dimensions for delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Master of Business Administration, Management
Earned an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode in 2012.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Bachelor of Technology, Engineering
Earned a B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2009.
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