Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), the $13.0 billion globally diversified industrial technology company has appointed Manjunath M. S. as the Leader – Business Creation, Climate Solutions (Cold Chain) for its Indian operations. In his current profile Manjunath will be responsible for developing and promoting business in the cold chain vertical. Manjunath will also play an active role in furthering the company’s expanding footprint in India.
An industry veteran with 25 years of experience in marketing and business development, of which 15 years is in the cold chain industry, Manjunath joins Ingersoll Rand from Rinac where he held the position of Vice President Business Development. At Rinac, he was responsible for development of the cold chain business and markets in India, Sri Lanka, UAE and Bangladesh, spearheaded marketing and brand building activities and was responsible for adding value to end-customer offerings on cold chain. Manjunath has extensive experience and deep understanding of the various segments and domains of the cold chain industry in India.
Commenting on the appointment Venkatesh Valluri, Chairman and President, Ingersoll Rand India said, “Manjunath M. S. is joining at a very important time when Ingersoll Rand is redefining its business focus and actively strengthening its presence in the country With Manjunath’s vast experience in the cold chain industry he will play a vital role in building our cold chain business in India. Ingersoll Rand is a world leader in developing cold chain technologies, solutions and supply chain infrastructure for perishable food products.”
Manjunath is a respected technical leader in the Cold Chain creation domain and has many publications to his credit. He has been a key speaker at many national seminars organized by the governments of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), India Cold Chain Expo (ICE), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) in India and Sri Lanka and several other private organizations. A graduate in electrical engineering, Manjunath is passionate about academics and has been a guest lecturer at several engineering colleges in Bangalore, Hubli and Dharwad.
