Pankaj Dhir

Advises a cosmetic packaging multinational on JV establishment and technology transfer across India. Supports plant setup and operational readiness, including embedding global manufacturing standards. Provides technical guidance for new product development and manages feasibility, vendor development, process design, and scale-up activities.

Led marketing and packaging development for FMCG, pharma, and industrial clients across multiple group manufacturing units. Managed backward integration and capacity expansion initiatives, including new aerosol and personal care product lines. Coordinated global business development across the group companies while overseeing customer-facing and operational growth.

Owned end-to-end P&L and operational management for a cosmetic packaging group covering marketing, finance, production planning, procurement, HR, and administration. Delivered major turnarounds, converting a loss-making unit into a profit-making operation. Led venture creation for printed aluminium cans and aluminium slugs, improved productivity and cost outcomes, and managed key FMCG and beauty clients while mentoring a large multi-function team.

Directed PAN-India business operations including marketing, finance, production planning, and imports. Built vendor development programs and import partnerships to support sourcing and capacity needs. Drove ISO certification progress through management representation and supported business execution across the aerosol and packaging-related product portfolio.

Led regional operations for sales, finance, warehousing, administration, and case management across North and East India. Achieved business growth with major MNC order wins and expanded presence in pharma glass markets. Advanced from regional manager to deputy general manager based on performance and represented the company through industry associations.

Advanced from sales engineer trainee to marketing manager within a few years, covering marketing and techno-commercial support for air compressor-related products and services. Managed tender and contract work across multiple government and enterprise customers, including pan-India branches and rate-contract frameworks. Represented the company through relevant industry associations for compressed air and equipment.