Harshad Lad has over 27 years of experience in project management and supply chain within the food and dairy technology sectors. Currently serving as Head of Project Management for LPT India at GEA Group since June 2005, Harshad has held various leadership roles including Sr. Director of Supply Chain and Director of Project Management. Previous experience includes significant positions at Larsen & Toubro as Project Manager and Site Manager. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, an MBA in Finance from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, and ongoing DBA studies at Rushford Business School. Harshad has also completed multiple professional development programs at GEA Group, enhancing expertise in project portfolio management and execution of complex projects in the food and dairy industries.