Madhavan Gunalan
General Manager - Automotive Electronics & Semiconductor | Leadership & Executive Coach | Author | TEDx Speaker
- Role
- General Manager - Electronics & Semiconductor at Stellantis
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Madhavan Gunalan
Visionary automotive technology executive and certified coach with 22+ years of global leadership driving innovation across infotainment, connectivity, and semiconductor domains. Proven success managing $10M–$50M+ multi-region programs, scaling teams to 100+ engineers, and delivering software-defined and electric vehicle solutions for leading OEMs.In parallel, I serve as a Financial Freedom Coach, Leadership Mentor, and Executive Coach, empowering individuals and professionals to break free from financial constraints, accelerate career growth, and develop the mindset, strategies, and habits needed to thrive in today’s competitive world.I specialize in aligning cross-functional teams, semiconductor partners, cloud ecosystems, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge, compliant, and scalable automotive products. My expertise spans embedded systems, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, digital transformation, and innovation leadership.Known for innovation-driven execution, stakeholder alignment, and C-level influence, I am passionate about driving business outcomes, mentoring next-generation leaders, and shaping the future of mobility — and helping individuals achieve financial independence and transformational leadership success.
Experience
General Manager - Electronics & Semiconductor
Apr 2013 — Present · Chennai, IN
Working as Global Program Manager for Semiconductor (IC) Design & Development ProjectsWorked as Asia Regional Head for Connectivity Product DevelopmentWorked as Asia Regional Head for Infotainment Product Development
Education
University of Madras
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1998 — 2002
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
Master of Technology - MTech, Automotive Electronics
Skills
- Testing
- Microcontrollers
- C#
- Requirements Analysis
- Embedded Systems
- Program Management
- Software Design
- Software Project Management
- Test Automation
- Leadership
- Automation
- Embedded C
- Clearcase
- Software Development
- C
- Integration
- Embedded Software
- Debugging
- Automotive
- Rtos
- Engineering Management
- Automotive Electronics
- Product Development
- Fmea
- Management
- Engineering
- Six Sigma
- Manufacturing
- Automotive Engineering
- Electronics
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