SATISH GUPTA
Al Mulla Industries Co. (Al Mulla Group)
Kuwait,Kuwait
Summary
Strategic manufacturing and business leader with 25+ years of experience across industrial manufacturing, engineering, automotive, insulation, steel fabrication, transport refrigeration, and technology-driven businesses across India and GCC markets. Currently leading Al Mulla Industries Co. W.L.L. (Al Mulla Group), Kuwait, with responsibility for business growth, P&L performance, strategic planning, manufacturing excellence, customer development, supply chain transformation, and organizational capability building. Experienced in managing diversified industrial businesses serving automotive, logistics, infrastructure, oil & gas, government, and commercial sectors. Proven capability in transforming organizations through plant modernization, Lean Six Sigma, automation, operational excellence, digital manufacturing, and technology partnerships. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Champion with demonstrated success in business turnaround, productivity improvement, cost optimization, greenfield projects, R&D development, and establishing world-class manufacturing systems. Experienced in leading large manufacturing operations with 500+ employees and managing strategic capital programs exceeding USD 350M across GCC operations including Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
5 Years 6 Months- Leading a diversified industrial manufacturing business covering transport refrigeration, cold chain solutions, steel fabrication, engineering products, and service operations.
- Responsible for overall business performance including P&L, annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive business transformation aligned with Group objectives, market opportunities, and long-term growth strategy.
- Lead modernization initiatives covering automation, process redesign, capacity enhancement, productivity improvement, and manufacturing excellence.
- Manage cross-functional leadership teams across manufacturing, sales, engineering, supply chain, procurement, finance, and service.
- Develop strategic partnerships with international technology providers and suppliers.
- Strengthen market position through product innovation, customer solutions, and GCC expansion initiatives.
GENERAL MANAGER – ROCK FIBRE PLANT
2 Years- Managed complete manufacturing operations of a leading GCC thermal insulation business.
- Expanded business opportunities across industrial and infrastructure sectors.
- Established R&D capability through international technical collaboration.
- Developed innovative insulation solutions for construction and industrial applications.
- Implemented TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity improvement programs.
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
5 Years 11 Months- Managed large-scale glass fibre manufacturing operations covering production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and process improvement.
- Developed Middle East R&D capabilities aligned with global technology standards.
- Increased business revenue from approximately USD 25M to USD 40M through product innovation and market expansion.
- Improved manufacturing yield and productivity through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Established partnerships with global suppliers and technology providers.
- Managed manufacturing improvement programs and capital investment initiatives.
- Technology Collaboration: Owens Corning USA
GENERAL MANAGER – ROCK FIBRE PLANT
4 Years 9 Months- Led manufacturing operations aligned with Saint-Gobain global standards.
- Modernized manufacturing facilities through process improvement and equipment upgrades.
- Executed Six Sigma DMAIC projects improving yield from 62% to 72%.
- Reduced inventory by 35% through Lean and JIT implementation.
- Improved profitability through productivity enhancement and waste elimination.
- Developed new products through R&D and technology collaboration.
HEAD OF BUSINESS
2 Years15 Years
- Worked with leading automotive and engineering organizations:
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
- JBM (Suzuki Joint Venture)
- Schneider Electric India
Education
MBA - Operations Management
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Higher National Certificate - Strategy & Innovation
Higher National Certificate - Leadership & Innovation
Skills
CEO / Business Unit Leadership
P&L Ownership & Business Growth Strategy
Strategic Planning & Execution
Group Management Reporting & Executive Reviews
Industry 4.0 | Automation | Robotics | Digital Manufacturing
Greenfield & Brownfield Projects
Leadership Development & Organization Building
Successfully transformed multiple manufacturing operations through strategic restructuring
operational excellence
commercial expansion
and technology-driven improvements.
Established three greenfield manufacturing projects from concept through engineering
commissioning
and commercial production.
Led large-scale modernization programs including automation
process improvement
capacity enhancement
and advanced manufacturing implementation.
Managed significant capital investment programs covering greenfield facilities
brownfield expansions
plant modernization
and technology upgrades.
Built high-performance organizations by developing leadership teams across manufacturing
engineering
quality
maintenance
supply chain
sales
finance
HR
and operations.
Established international technology collaborations with global organizations including Saint-Gobain
Owens Corning
Mahindra & Mahindra
Suzuki
Zamil Group
Alghanim Industries
and Al Mulla Group.
Developed R&D capabilities and successfully commercialized innovative products for construction
automotive
industrial insulation
defence
logistics
and oil & gas sectors.
Expanded GCC market presence through customer development
pricing strategy
channel management
exports
tender business
and strategic partnerships.
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
Al Mulla Industries Co. (Al Mulla Group)
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
GENERAL MANAGER – ROCK FIBRE PLANT
Fujairah Building Industries – Rock Fibre Division
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Arabian Fiberglass Industries Co. (AFICO)
01.2013 - 12.2018Read More
GENERAL MANAGER – ROCK FIBRE PLANT
Saint-Gobain India (under Alghanim Industries Group)
01.2009 - 10.2013Read More
HEAD OF BUSINESS
Saint-Gobain India (GNO)– Abrasives Division
04.2007 - 04.2009Read More
Automotive & Engineering Industry
01.1992 - 01.2007Read More
Bentley University
Higher National Certificate from Leadership & Innovation
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Dartmouth University
Higher National Certificate from Strategy & Innovation
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State University
B.Tech from Mechanical Engineering
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Central University
MBA from Operations Management
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