Pradeep Papnai

About Pradeep Papnai

EXPOSURE IN MANUFACTURING/ TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN TELECOMM, E2W, LITHIUM BATTERY PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY SETUP.Senior business leader with deep expertise in Lithium-ion battery technologies for Electric Vehicles (EV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Proven track record of building and scaling battery businesses across cell, module, pack, and BMS solutions, driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.Experienced in P&L ownership, go-to-market strategy, OEM & EPC partnerships, product roadmap alignment, and commercialization of advanced battery technologies. Strong understanding of global EV and ESS ecosystems, including regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and cost optimization.Passionate about accelerating the energy transition through innovative, reliable, and scalable battery solutions.Core strengths:• Business Strategy & P&L Leadership• EV & ESS Market Development• OEM / Tier-1 / Utility Partnerships• Product Commercialization (Cells, Packs, BMS)• Supply Chain & Cost Optimization• Team Building & Cross-functional LeadershipStrategy and Development:1.Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business2.Create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance3.Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market4.Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities5.Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process6.Take ownership of the manufacturing policy, guidelines and anyassociated documentsFinancial and Budget Management:8.Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets9.Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all CapitalExpenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion

Experience

1. Buisness Head

   Coslight India Telecom Pvt Ltd

   Jun 2023 — Present · Manesar, IN

Education

• Beershiva senior secondary school haldwani

  Central Board of Secondary education

  1992 — 1993

• Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electronics and communication

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Engineering
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Team Management
• Process Engineering
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Fmea
• Quality Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Testing
• Six Sigma