Ashok Ramachandran

Ashok Ramachandran has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in product marketing, business development, operations, and supply chain management. Ashok has held leadership positions at companies like Altor Solutions, ESAB, Lennox International, Victor Technologies International, Inc., Thermadyne, and LSI Logic. Some of their key achievements include increasing revenue and margin growth, developing sustainable roadmaps, streamlining operations, implementing cost-saving applications, and optimizing inventory distribution. Ashok's expertise lies in driving product positioning, revenue growth, branding, cost structure alignment, manufacturing, procurement strategies, and demand planning. Ashok'sskills in strategic planning, analytics, and process improvement have contributed to operational excellence and customer service enhancement.

Ashok Ramachandran holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Executive Management from Southern Methodist University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they pursued their Master of Science (MS) degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Wichita State University from 2001 to 2004. Ashok also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering from Shivaji University, which they obtained from 1996 to 2000. Ashok completed their high school education with a Math and Science major at Madras Christian College from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, they completed their high school education at Ida Scudder from 1981 to 1991. Ashok Ramachandran has also obtained multiple certifications including Certified Six Sigma Black Belt from ASQ in 2014, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS in 2006, Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) from APICS in 2005, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS in 2004, and Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) from ASQ in 2003.