Prashanth Nayak

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President at HCI Supplier’s Club Society

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Prashanth Nayak is the Managing Director of Yazaki India, leveraging his PGDM from IIM Calcutta to lead in the automotive components sector. He also serves as President of the HCI Supplier’s Club Society. Colleagues commend him as an excellent, down-to-earth leader with a clear vision, who is systematic and energetic.

Outside of his executive roles, Prashanth is an avid reader with a passion for both historical narratives and business literature. He enjoys authors like Amor Towles and shares his reading experiences, such as his motivation to read a book after seeing it on a Bill Gates recommendation list, and encourages others to write about their experiences.

He has a certificate in being an Independent Director, showcasing a commitment to corporate governance.

Personality Overview

Trusting

Persuader

Self-Assured

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Industry Transformation
As President of a Honda suppliers club, he focuses on navigating electrification, global trade uncertainties, and AI-driven disruptions within the automotive sector.
Business Reading
He shares insights from business books like "Charles Schwab - INVESTED, " indicating an interest in learning from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and leaders.
Supplier Development
In his voluntary role as President of the HCI Supplier’s Club Society, he focuses on catalyzing the sharing and learning of best practices among Honda suppliers.

Media Appearances

Prashanth has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
President at HCI Supplier’s Club Society
4-2020
Managing Director at Yazaki India Private Limited
7-2018
Independent Director at Triton Valves Ltd
4-2013 - 3-2020
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Yazaki India Private Limited
9-2009 - 3-2013
Partner at The Jai Group

Education

1993 - 1995
PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
1988 - 1992
BE from National Institute of Technology Karnataka

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Exp : 30 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : President at HCI Supplier’s Club Society
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Insights For Selling To Prashanth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prashanth is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prashanth

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prashanth move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Prashanth take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Prashanth

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