Somanath Davande

Somanath Davande has extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing, having held multiple roles across various companies. Notable positions include Commodity Manager in Global Purchasing at Tenneco, where responsibilities included managing commodities such as forging and fasteners, and Supplier Account Manager at Philips, focusing on metals and packaging. Previous roles include significant positions at Lear Corporation, where Somanath managed a team of cost engineers and oversaw purchasing for commodities related to seating and electronics. Somanath's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering and a Postgraduate Degree in Operations Management and Supervision with Highest Distinction from Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon.