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Prashanth Nayak

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President at HCI Supplier’s Club Society
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

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.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Priorities

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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.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
President
HCI Supplier’s Club Society
4-2020
Managing Director
Yazaki India Private Limited
7-2018
Independent Director
Triton Valves Ltd
4-2013 - 3-2020
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Yazaki India Private Limited
9-2009 - 3-2013
Partner
The Jai Group
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Education
1993 - 1995
PGDM
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
1988 - 1992
BE
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
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