Kannan Premanand

Kannan Premanand is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and manufacturing, currently serving as the Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing at Piera Systems Inc. since 2020. Previously, Kannan was self-employed as a Supply Chain Operations and Quality Leader focused on solar power projects in developing countries from February 2018 to 2020. Kannan's background includes significant roles at Amazon Lab126 as a Senior Operations Program Manager and Senior Advanced Quality Manager, and at BlackBerry in various advanced quality management positions. Kannan began a career trajectory in quality engineering and manufacturing roles at Phantom Industries Inc., The Cambridge Towel Corporation, Texpro Industries Limited, and Premier Mills Limited. Kannan holds a degree in Textile Engineering from SSM Institute of Textile Technology and several certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt and specialized training in injection molding, painting technology, and color management.