Satheesh Hothur
Product Design & Development Leader | Consumer Durables | NPD, Manufacturing Setup, Cost Optimization | 15yrs | 2 patents, Executive MBA, | Ex V Guard | Ex Orient Electric
- Role
- Deputy General Manager at Versuni
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Satheesh Hothur
Product Design & Development Leader nearly 15 years of experience driving end-to-end innovation across consumer durables, kitchen appliances, and electrical products.I specialize in building scalable product portfolios, leading multi-site R&D teams, and delivering high-margin, compliant products from concept to commercialization. I’ve led programs generating 80+ Cr investments, launched 33+ products, secured 4 patents, and driven >20% CAGR through NPD, sourcing, and manufacturing excellence.Core strengths:• New Product Development (Stage-Gate, DFMEA, DFM/DFA)• Manufacturing setup & business case development• Cost optimization, VAVE, and margin expansion• Regulatory compliance (IEC, UL, CB Scheme)• Team leadership & R&D transformation.• worked for Cost Optimization, VAVE, Margin Improvement, Business Case.• EBITDA monitering, Revenue Growth plan and implementation.Currently open to leadership roles in Product Development, R&D, Innovation, and Engineering Management.
Experience
Deputy General Manager
Apr 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN
Leading comprehensive New Product Development (NPD) activities from conceptualization to execution. This includes idea generation and screening, as well as creating roadmaps encompassing value propositions, concept definitions, project planning, and risk management. Responsible for driving business growth, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), process transformation, and resource management. Develop long-term product roadmaps (1-3 years), conduct business analysis, and formulate long-term strategies.
Education
VVS Polytechnic
Diploma, Mechanical
2001 — 2005
NITDURGAPUR
M.TECH, Mechanical Design & Production Engineering
2009 — 2011
Avanthi Institute of Engineeringand Technology
B.TECH, Mechanical Engineering
2006 — 2009
Z P High School
S.S.C
1994 — 1999
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
IIMBx | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
MicroMasters® program, Business Management
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