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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands
Based in the manufacturing and automotive hub of Pune, Abhay Joshi is an expert in India’s manufacturing sector. He has worked with top-tier OEMs and conglomerates, and been instrumental in the development of several manufacturing start-ups. Abhay’s work in executive search is part of a broader mission to develop international capabilities in India by helping organisations build strong teams.
Professional Focus
- More than 3 years in Executive Search, successfully handled several C Level mandates for Indian and MNC clients
- Over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector, across functions, including C-level roles
- Member of the Global Industrial Practice
- Focus on helping organisations build strong teams that can deliver and contribute to the development of international capabilities in India
- Experience working with the highest tier of OEMs and large conglomerates
- Particular expertise in the automotive and automotive components industries
- Strong background in strategic partnership management, business development, joint ventures, sourcing, relationship management, operations and strategy
Business Expertise
- CEO of Indo French JV, a leading Rs 2.0 Bn auto components manufacturing company in Pune
- CEO of Endurance Magneti Marelli, a hi-tech automotive systems and components manufacturer
- Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO), A Tata group company
- DGM Marketing, Sales, Export and Purchase, Gabriel India Limited, A JV with Federal Mogul
- GM Operations and Alternate Director, Magneti Marelli India
- Manager, ADD Cell, Mahindra and Mahindra
Additional Expertise
- Manufacturing
- Sales & Marketing
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- BE in mechanical engineering from VJTI, Mumbai University
Case Studies
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A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Breaking Silos, Building Systems: A CTO Search at the Intersection of Tech and Business
How Boyden identified a strategic leader to unify engineering, quality, and commercial outcomes in automotive systems.
Thought Leadership
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Boyden Report Series
What’s Next for Industry? AI, Transformation, and the Talent Imperative
Industrial Trends Report: Analysing markets, studies, and trends on how AI, machine learning, and digitalisation are reshaping the industrial sector, with expert insights on talent and leadership from Boyden’s Global Industrial Practice Members.
Blog
The Supply Chain Secrets of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas
A low-tech, ultra-efficient food delivery system that originated in Mumbai, India over a century ago offers timeless lessons for the modern supply chain and logistics sector.
Articles & Papers
The CFO to CEO Pathway: What Boards Look for in Leader
From financial steward to enterprise leader—seen at Signal Energy and measured by what boards value most.
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Media
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THE CHRO AGENDA: CEO & C-Suite Succession & Leadership Continuity
Video
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Dr. Amy Athey on the Still Evolving Podcast
Podcast
Boyden CEO Chad Hesters Joins Candice Bourne on 'The Journey of a Search CEO' Podcast
Podcast
Startup to Stewardship: How a family business was Built to Matter with Josephine Sukkar
Podcast
News & Events
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In the Media
Epochal change: Why the automotive industry needs diversity now
In this guest article for the” Top 25 Women” initiative, Jutta Menzenbach of Boyden, an executive search firm, writes about the importance of diversity in the automotive industry to drive economic success.
Press Release
Castrol Names Kedar Lele as New India MD
Boyden is pleased to share the appointment news, a recruitment led by Dinesh Mirchandani and Shalin Kandhari
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