COUNTRY MANAGER CEO INDIA

Automation & Intelligent Technology | Leading American Company |

India

Interested candidates must contact S Krishnan at (phone hidden)

Disclaimer : This is a confidential search. The name of the hiring organisation will not be disclosed at any stage of the initial process. Shortlisted candidates will be fully briefed before any formal engagement begins.

About the Opportunity

A leading American automation and intelligent technology company with a strong global footprint is significantly expanding its India presence. The organisation operates across industrial automation, robotics, intralogistics, warehouse automation, and healthcare automation serving clients across manufacturing, retail, pharma, FMCG, logistics, healthcare, and e commerce.

This is a rare, senior leadership opportunity with explicit Group CEO succession intent. The company is investing in India for the long term and needs a leader who combines strategic vision with hands on commercial execution — someone who can build a business, not just manage one.

Role at a Glance

Designation | Country Manager — India | | Location | Mumbai / Delhi / Bangalore | | Reporting To | Regional / Group Leadership | | Team Size | Growing India operation | | Experience | 18–25 years with 5+ years in senior country or P&L; leadership | | Domain | Industrial Automation, Robotics, Intralogistics, Warehouse Automation, Healthcare Automation, or adjacent intelligent technology sectors preferred |

The Profile We Are Looking For

This is not a technical specialist role and not a single industry role. The company has been explicit — they need a big picture business leader with Group CEO readiness. Three dimensions define the right candidate:

1. Strategic Leadership and Transformation

- Ability to define and own a multi year India growth strategy aligned with global group objectives




- Comfortable operating at group leadership level — contributing to global strategy discussions as the India representative
- Demonstrated capability in business transformation — not just optimising an existing operation but reshaping it for scale

2. Go to Market and Commercial Leadership

- Proven hunter mindset — ability to open new doors, build pipeline independently, and close strategic deals across multiple industry verticals
- Strong GTM track record — new logo acquisition, sector penetration, and revenue growth with measurable outcomes
- Ability to engage directly with CEOs, CTOs, Chief Supply Chain Officers, and Technology Heads at large enterprises
- Experience building GTM strategy from scratch channel development, partner ecosystems, and direct enterprise sales
- Sector breadth is valued over sector depth the right candidate has sold or delivered across manufacturing, logistics, pharma, FMCG, healthcare, and e commerce, not just one vertical

3. Organisational and People Leadership

- Proven ability to build and lead a high performing, cross functional team
- Ability to develop a leadership tier below — grooming the next layer of management
- Strong governance and compliance orientation — comfortable with IFRS reporting, audit, and global standards
- Low attrition track record — builds teams that stay and grow

Non Negotiable Requirements

- Engineering degree — Mechanical, Production, Electronics, Computer Science, or related discipline mandatory
- 18 to 25 years of progressive experience with a minimum of 5 years in a country head, GM, or senior regional P&L; leadership role
- Demonstrated GTM track record — measurable revenue growth,



new client acquisition, and market expansion in India
- Strong network across industrial, manufacturing, automation, logistics, or healthcare sectors in India
- Executive communication skills — fluent English, confident in direct global leadership interaction
- Genuine interest in joining and building — not passive career exploration or market intelligence gathering

Key Responsibilities

- Own the India P&L; — revenue, margin, growth targets, and cost governance
- Define and execute the India Go to Market strategy — sector prioritisation, pipeline creation, and deal closure
- Build and scale India operations — people, processes, partnerships, and infrastructure
- Engage directly with C suite stakeholders across large enterprise accounts across all target verticals
- Develop and maintain long term strategic partnerships with key accounts and industry stakeholders
- Represent the company at industry forums, trade events, and leadership summits across India
- Report regularly to regional and group leadership on business performance, pipeline, risks, and opportunities
- Contribute to global strategy as the India voice at group leadership level

What This Role Is Not

- Not a purely technical or engineering delivery role
- Not a single industry or single product specialist position
- Not a role for a candidate focused only on commercial metrics without strategic or organisational depth
- Not suitable for candidates seeking market intelligence or exploring options passively

How to Apply

This is a confidential search. The name of the hiring organisation will not be disclosed at any stage of the initial process. Shortlisted candidates will be fully briefed before any formal engagement begins.

Only candidates with demonstrated P&L; ownership, solid GTM track record, big picture strategic leadership, and genuine interest in joining will be considered.

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