Mr. Dakshini’s primary areas of focus include growth and diversification strategy, domestic and global market expansion for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, product planning and technology roadmaps, engineering transformation, EBITDA transformation, and business turnaround. With more than 28 years of experience, he has worked closely with senior industry leaders of domestic and global OEMs and automotive suppliers and investors, advising them on their strategic agendas.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Dakshini led the Automotive practice with Arthur D. Little India and South Asia. He has also held leadership positions managing profit and loss statements and corporate strategy functions for Tier 1 suppliers across India, Southeast Asia, Central Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Mr. Dakshini earned an MBA from the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida, India.