Lokendra Singh

About Lokendra Singh

As the Managing Director of a US-based multinational in India, I work at the intersection of engineering, strategic management, and people development. My journey spans engineering, postgraduate management, leadership education from IIM Ahmedabad’s Senior Management Programme, and authorship of “Consequences of Choice,” a book that explores how decisions shape careers, organizations, and life outcomes.I believe strong organizations are built on three pillars:1. Clear strategic direction2. Consistent operational excellence3. Empowered, trusted peopleUnder my leadership, the company recently earned the prestigious Great Place to Work®Certification, reinforcing our commitment to culture, trust, and employee wellbeing.Over the years, I have led cross-functional teams, scaled operations, strengthened customerrelationships, and built high-performance cultures aligned with global expectations.My areas of interest include- Engineering & process equipment innovation- People-first organizational culture- Leadership development & coaching- Building globally aligned teams- Manufacturing competitiveness- Decision-making & personal growth (linked to my book)I regularly share insights on leadership, people development, business strategy, and industry trends.My mission is to help leaders think clearly, act decisively, and lead with purpose.If we share similar interests—leadership, engineering, organizational excellence—I’d be glad to connect.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Ross Process Equipment & Solutions

   Mar 2007 — Present · Pune, IN

   Growth Path:Jun 16 – till date Managing Director Oct 07 – May 16 Director / Operations ManagerMar 07 – Sep 07 Regional Sales Manager Currently, I am heading end-to-end business growth and P&L responsibilities for India business with accountability for strategy planning, budgeting, business growth and development, sales & marketing, customer acquisition and management, new product development, financial management, stakeholder and team management.I have been instrumental in setting up, scaling up and heading the business operations in India. This included defining the operational and strategic framework including the processes, policies, and systems. I was successful in obtaining all relevant approvals and tax incentives from various government/Ministry officials for this green field initiative within record timelines.Built and grew the business revenues significantly, achieved the highest variable margin amongst other Group companies on a consistent basis and ranked as Top Service Provider in annual customer satisfaction surveys.Some of the other key achievements/initiatives have been - influencing and convincing stakeholders in USA for investment decision making, establishing market credibility of the company by creating and showcasing business differentiators, obtaining additional business for India, localization of supply chain in India leading to optimal material cost reduction and significant margin improvement, expansion of business footprint from India globally to Middle East and neighboring SAARC countries, development of brand and product strategy, and building a strong service network in India.

Education

• New Model English School, Kolhapur

  10th, Senior Secondary School

  1991 — 1994

• Indian School of Business

  Executive Education Program, Transformational Leadership: Finding your Higher Purpose

  2020 — 2020

• Sangemeshwar College, Solapur

  Higher Secondary School, 12th, Science and Mathematics

  1994 — 1996

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  One year Senior Management Program, General Management

  2017 — 2018

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Engineering, Production

  1996 — 2000

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  Post Graduate Diploma, International Business

  2003 — 2005