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the Middle East. Joining as a management trainee in 1988,
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tenure, he helped establish Nokia’s leadership across
segments and contributed to its recognition as India’s “Most
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As Regional President at Dyson from 2017 to 2021, Mr.
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East, growing the business to over $1 billion with operating
margins above 20%. He expanded Dyson into new markets,
notably India and Turkey, where he built profitable
businesses of meaningful scale. His experience spans
product innovation, supply chain efficiency, brand building, go-to-market strategy and digital transformation, supported
by a strong focus on attracting and developing talent.
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Roorkee and a postgraduate qualification in Business
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