Karthika Petchinathan

Karthika Petchinathan is an accomplished sales and client management professional with extensive experience in the automotive and engineering sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Sales and Client Management for the India Business Unit at Applus+ IIDADA since May 2024, Karthika previously held the position of Senior Business Development Manager at FEV India Pvt Ltd, focusing on the South India business from February 2022 to April 2024. Karthika's career includes significant roles such as Sr. Key Account Manager for South India at Applus IDIADA, Dy. Manager of Marketing at MANDO AUTOMOTIVE INDIA LIMITED, and Asst. Manager of Marketing at VE Commercial Vehicles Limited. Karthika began professional undertakings in spare parts sales at International Tractors Limited and progressed through positions at VIbromech Engineers & Services Ltd and JAII Maruthi Tools Private Limited. Karthika holds an MBA in International Business from Pondicherry University and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College.