Praveen Kumar Mahendran

Praveen Kumar Mahendran is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business excellence and operational management across several industries. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Business Excellence and PMO at Jubilant HollisterStier Contract Manufacturing & Services, Praveen drives site governance processes aimed at achieving safety, quality, service, and cost targets, and has established a Project Management Office to enhance project governance. Previously, in the role of Manager Operations Excellence at Piramal Enterprises Limited, Praveen successfully implemented various continuous improvement strategies, resulting in significant operational efficiencies, including a notable reduction in inventory days and enhanced vendor credit processes. Earlier experience at Voith Paper as Operations Excellence Lead involved elevating the plant's operational standing through several lean and six sigma initiatives, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Praveen holds an M.Tech in Manufacturing Management from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology.