Ingersoll Rand Appoints Manjunath M. S. as the Business Creation Leader for the Cold Chain Domain
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), the $13.0 billion globally diversified industrial technology company has appointed Manjunath M. S. as the Leader - Business Creation, Climate Solutions (Cold Chain) for its Indian operations. In his current profile Manjunath will be responsible for developing and promoting business in the cold chain vertical. Manjunath will also play an active role in furthering the company's expanding footprint in India.
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-- Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), the $13.0 billion globally diversified industrial technology company has appointed Manjunath M. S. as the Leader - Business Creation, Climate Solutions (Cold Chain) for its Indian operations. In his current profile Manjunath will be responsible for developing and promoting business in the cold chain vertical. Manjunath will also play an active role in furthering the company's expanding footprint in India.
An industry veteran with 25 years of experience in marketing and business development, of which 15 years is in the cold chain industry, Manjunath joins Ingersoll Rand from Rinac where he held the position of Vice President Business Development. At Rinac, he was responsible for development of the cold chain business and markets in India, Sri Lanka, UAE and Bangladesh, spearheaded marketing and brand building activities and was responsible for adding value to end-customer offerings on cold chain. Manjunath has extensive experience and deep understanding of the various segments and domains of the cold chain industry in India.
Commenting on the appointment Venkatesh Valluri, Chairman and President, Ingersoll Rand India said, "Manjunath M. S. is joining at a very important time when Ingersoll Rand is redefining its business focus and actively strengthening its presence in the country With Manjunath's vast experience in the cold chain industry he will play a vital role in building our cold chain business in India. Ingersoll Rand is a world leader in developing cold chain technologies, solutions and supply chain infrastructure for perishable food products."
Manjunath is a respected technical leader in the Cold Chain creation domain and has many publications to his credit. He has been a key speaker at many national seminars organized by the governments of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), India Cold Chain Expo (ICE), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) in India and Sri Lanka and several other private organizations. A graduate in electrical engineering, Manjunath is passionate about academics and has been a guest lecturer at several engineering colleges in Bangalore, Hubli and Dharwad.
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About Ingersoll Rand India
Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR) and its consolidated subsidiaries is a diversified, global company that provides products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency.
Ingersoll Rand is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments that creates competitive advantage by combining strengths to serve customers better. In recent years, Ingersoll Rand has transformed itself into a multi-brand commercial products manufacturer serving customers in diverse global markets, and away from the capital intense, heavy-machinery profile of its past.
Today, Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and efficiency.
Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited is based out of 18 locations in the country. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and on the Bombay Stock Exchange. In India, Ingersoll Rand is working on three key areas - "Productivity" by leveraging its local manufacturing operations in Ahmedabad and Sahibabad, "Innovation" through its engineering R&D centers in Bangalore and Chennai and "Growth" through the expanded footprint it has in the country.
Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and recognizes it as a large market. India will remain a key market for Ingersoll Rand in the coming few years. The country will be contributing in terms of growth, design and manufacturing for this part of the world. Ingersoll Rand is currently evaluating strategies for product re-engineering and design for Security, Food, Commercial and Hospitality Industries.
