Ashwani Kumar

About Ashwani Kumar

As a seasoned strategist with over 34 years of industry experience, I have led diverse teams and driven growth across manufacturing businesses, infrastructure expansion, and the development of Greenfield FDF and API sites. My expertise lies in championing Operational Excellence, sustainability, and optimizing manufacturing processes to deliver competitive advantages, particularly in the automated manufacturing of APIs and Formulations. Throughout my career, I’ve held leadership roles with renowned organizations such as Unichem, Sandoz, Panacea Biotec, and Orchid Chemicals, where I managed cross-functional teams, chemical experts, and operators across multiple sites and corporate offices. I am committed to aligning teams, fostering collaboration, and transforming manufacturing operations into self-driven, compliant entities. I have a strong track record in designing and building state-of-the-art manufacturing sites, ensuring desired levels of automation are achieved within approved budgets. My approach has always focused on optimizing resources and driving profitability while maintaining sustainable business practices. I have consistently addressed critical environmental concerns such as groundwater pollution/depletion, electricity leakage, and air pollution throughout my career, ensuring that my projects not only meet industry standards but also contribute positively to environmental sustainability. I am passionate about building businesses that are not only operationally efficient but also environmentally responsible, and I continue to seek innovative solutions that drive long-term success.

Experience

1. Chief Manufacturing & Compliance Officer

   Unichem Laboratories Limited

   Jan 2016 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Responsible for manufacturing activities of the group

Education

• Chaudhary Charan Singh University

  Ph.d, Chemistry