Vivek Shankaranarayanan is a seasoned Operations and Strategy Specialist with a remarkable career spanning over 15 years in Manufacturing, encompassing diverse sectors such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and New Energy businesses. His journey to success began in a Fortune 500 organization, where he contributed significantly to their combined EBITDA of USD 13 billion.
Vivek’s expertise extends across multiple domains, including Manufacturing, Technology, Sustainability, Strategy, Business Transformation, and Market Dynamics. His unique ability is helping organizations strategize and visualize how sustainability can drive revenue growth, cost reduction, and access to cost-effective funding sources.
His proficiency in process optimization and efficiency is underscored by national awards for Six Sigma projects and the acquisition of two international WIPO patents.
Corporate Background
In his last corporate role, Vivek, directly with the Executive Director’s office, Vivek implemented transformative business programs across manufacturing, focusing on process technology, operational safety, analytics, and sustainability. He established sustainability KPIs at the management level and translated them into operational targets for individual plant managers.
Vivek’s team evaluated operational strategies and execution plans across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and New Energy. He was pivotal in exploring technologies to achieve the organization’s net-zero carbon vision by 2035, encompassing Co2 to chemicals, green hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternate power generation. He also contributed to due diligence and planning for high-profile projects, including international joint ventures and expansion M&A deals in specialty chemicals, carbon fiber, polyester, and polymers. Furthermore, Vivek played a crucial role in formulating the demand plan for the batteries business, facilitating expansion into the EV sector and developing next-generation chemistries.
Manufacturing Experience
Vivek’s career has been marked by rapid progression, culminating in becoming the youngest-ever Head of Technology for any Operations site within the company.
Vivek’s MBA specialization in operational turnarounds and strategy further enhanced his capabilities. As the Head of Technology at a petrochemical and polyester complex, he optimized operations, reduced energy footprint, and minimized carbon emissions. His efforts in flare network optimization led to a substantial reduction in flare-based carbon emissions and fugitive losses. He was responsible for implementing projects that helped in energy efficiency enhancement and loss reduction that reduced the overall carbon footprint.
During his petrochemical operations and technology tenure, Vivek led capital expansion projects that reduced conversion costs, increased production, and revitalized older plants, making them profitable. His innovative solutions, including advanced process control systems, operations optimizers, and predictive analytics, garnered national-level Six Sigma awards and two international WIPO patents. These projects have been showcased in annual sustainability reports as projects that have reduced the company’s carbon intensity.
Academic laurels
Vivek’s academic background is equally impressive, with a degree in Chemical Engineering and an Executive MBA from the London Business School.
He holds certifications as an ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Advanced practitioner, and sustainability practitioner, including carbon assessment.
Beyond his professional and academic accomplishments, Vivek’s multilingualism and proficiency in various computer tools, including advanced Excel and data analytics, complement his analytical skills.
Throughout his distinguished career, Vivek Shankaranarayanan has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability. His unwavering dedication to excellence continues to shape industries, leaving a lasting impact on organizations and communities alike.
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- 13,000+ Professionals
- 1800 + Global Partners
- 170+ Countries
- 390+ Locations
- 13,000+ Professionals
- 1800 + Global Partners
