Karthikeyan Jagannathan

Karthikeyan Jagannathan is an experienced engineering professional with a notable career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Head of Department and Senior Manager at IFB Industries Ltd since September 2017, Karthikeyan oversees the engineering team, focusing on new product development, PPAP documentation, productivity improvement, process innovation, and capacity enhancement projects for front loader and top loader washing machines. Previously, Karthikeyan held the position of Manager in Production and Engineering at Hyundai Motor India Ltd, contributing to critical projects such as T2 expansion and i10/i20 execution. Prior roles include Sr. Engineer at Schneider Electric, where significant improvements in production rates were achieved, and Sr. Engineer at Rane Engine Valves Ltd, focusing on CAPEX planning and automation. Karthikeyan began the career as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Godrej Group. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University and an MBA in Operations Management from Bharathidasan University.