Rajiv Bajaj

Rajiv Bajaj
Born (1966-12-21)21 December 1966
Residence Pune, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater College of Engineering, Pune, University of Warwick
Occupation Managing Director of Bajaj Group
Spouse(s) Deepa Bajaj
Children Rishab Bajaj

Rajiv Bajaj (born 21 December 1966) is an Indian businessman, and the managing director of Bajaj Auto since 2005. He introduced the Pulsar range of motorcycles[1] credited with reviving the fortunes of the ailing company.[2][3] India Today magazine ranked him #42nd in their India's 50 Most powerful people of 2017 list.[4]

Early life and education

Son of Rahul Bajaj, chairman of the Bajaj Group, Bajaj completed his schooling from St Ursula High School in Akurdi, Pune. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune, and a master's degree in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Warwick, UK.

Career

1990-93: Officer on Special Duty Introduced `Streamlined Manufacturing Systems (SMS)` to enhance production quality and productivity.

1993-2000: GM(Products) / VP(Products) Redefined the product portfolio and the product development process. Conceived and implemented the Chakan Plant as a live engineering laboratory. Restructured the Supply Chain for superior development capability and greater economies of scale.

2000-2005: President/Jt.Managing Director Realigned marketing and sales while introducing some of the successful new products into selective international markets. Joined the Board of Bajaj Auto on 5 March 2002.

2005 onwards: Managing Director Developed the Corporate theme of Profitable Growth through a cross-functional effort of Winning Products, Satisfied Customers, and Lean Operations.

References

  1. ↑ T. Surendar & Ashish K. Mishra (12 July 2009). "The Comeback Kid". Forbes. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Vinod Mahanta & Moinak Mitra (6 December 2013). "How Rajiv Bajaj's mentoring relationship with Jack Trout changed the way Bajaj Auto is run". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Suveen K. Sinha (29 September 2013). "The Quadricycle Diaries". Business Today. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "India's 50 powerful people". India Today. 14 April 2017.


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