Jitagna Mehta

Jitagna Mehta is an accomplished professional with a rich background in procurement and operations management, currently serving as General Manager of Procurement and Head of Process Excellence at ITC Limited since June 2014. With a focus on quality and digitalization initiatives, Jitagna plays a key role in liaising with multiple manufacturing plants to drive continuous process improvement and regulatory compliance. Previous roles at ITC include Operations Manager, overseeing end-to-end plant operations, and New Generations Product Manager, responsible for launching innovative product categories. Jitagna also has experience as an Assistant Manager in Operations, emphasizing productivity and quality enhancements through data analysis and Lean methodologies. Recently, Jitagna was appointed Chair of the IIT Madras Alumni Association and holds a Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.