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Rajiv Bajaj

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Rajiv Bajaj (born December 21, 1966) is the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto since 2005. He introduced the Pulsar range of motorcycles[1] credited with reviving the fortunes of the ailing company benefiting the Indian auto industry.[2][3]

Early life and education

Son of Rahul Bajaj, chairman of the Bajaj Group, Bajaj is a distinction holder in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune and has a master's degree with distinction in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Warwick, UK.

Career

1990-93: Officer on Special Duty Introduced `Streamlined Manufacturing Systems (SMS)` to enhance production quality and productivity.

1993-2000: GM(Products) / VP(Products) Redefined the product portfolio and the product development process. Conceived and implemented the Chakan Plant as a live engineering laboratory. Restructured the Supply Chain for superior development capability and greater economies of scale.

2000-2005: President/Jt.Managing Director Realigned marketing and sales while introducing some of the successful new products into selective international markets. Joined the Board of Bajaj Auto on March 5, 2002.

2005 onwards: Managing Director Developed the Corporate theme of Profitable Growth through a cross-functional effort of Winning Products, Satisfied Customers, and Lean Operations.

References

  1. ^ "The Comeback Kid". Forbes. 12 July 2009. Retrieved 26 February 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "How Rajiv Bajaj's mentoring relationship with Jack Trout changed the way Bajaj Auto is run". The Economic Times. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "The Quadricycle Diaries". Business Today. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)