Amit Pradhan

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Core Commitee & National Policy Advocacy on Digital/Smart Manufacturing at Confederation of Indian Industry

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Amit Pradhan is the Senior Vice President of IT and CIO at Dixon Group, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from major corporations like Mahindra, TATA, and Adani. An alumnus of IIM-Lucknow, he is a PMP-certified leader focused on driving digital transformation and innovation in the manufacturing sector. Colleagues describe him as goal-oriented with great insight.

Outside of his executive role, Amit is a dedicated thought leader, actively engaging with the latest technology trends by reading books on AIs impact and participating in industry symposiums. He is passionate about shaping the future of digital manufacturing and contributes to national policy advocacy through the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Unique fact: He was named one of Indias Top 80 CIOs in 2023 and helps shape national policy on smart manufacturing.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Big Vision Person

Early Adopter

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Manufacturing
He frequently speaks on scaling AI from pilot projects to full production on the factory floor and has established a dedicated AI wing at Dixon Technologies.
Smart Factories
He believes smart factories are a necessity for India to remain globally competitive, emphasizing their role in efficiency, sustainability, and bridging gaps in the value chain.
Digital Transformation
His career has been focused on leading large-scale business process and digital transformation initiatives at companies like Sterlite Power and Adani Enterprises.

Media Appearances

Amit has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Core Commitee & National Policy Advocacy on Digital/Smart Manufacturing at Confederation of Indian Industry
7-2022
Vice President -IT & CIO at Dixon Technologies India Limited
2-2020 - 7-2022
Head IT - Program Management & Strategic Deliveries [ India & RoW ] at Mahindra Group
1-2019 - 2-2020
Digital Tranformation Leader at Sterlite Power
9-2016 - 1-2019
Business Tranformational Leader - India, Indonesia, Dubai, Singapore at Adani Enterprises Limited – Mining & Integrated Coal Management

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

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Insights For Selling To Amit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amit is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amit

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amit move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Amit take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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