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Ramesh Palagiri

Critic · DISC type C
Managing Director & CEO at Wirtgen India Private Limited
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Ramesh Palagiri is the Managing Director & CEO of Wirtgen India, a leader in road construction technology. With over 30 years of industry experience, including a tenure as COO at Schwing Stetter, he is a seasoned executive with a Bachelor of Technology from Sri Venkateswara University, focused on innovation and market leadership.

While his public profile is focused on his professional life, his interviews reveal a deep commitment to Indias development. He is passionate about building world-class infrastructure in the country through technologically advanced and environmentally friendly methods, viewing it as a core part of his companys mission.

Under his leadership, Wirtgens Pune facility has become a global manufacturing hub, exporting over half its production to 95 countries.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Managing Director & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Ramesh shows up

Precise
Critic
Information Seeker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Ramesh cares about

Sustainable Construction
Frequently emphasizes sustainability as a core corporate principle, focusing on reduced emissions, recycling, and efficient production systems in road building.
Infrastructure Development
Often discusses India's highway construction programs and the need to build world-class infrastructure, positioning his company as a key contributor.
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Career

Work history

6-2007
Managing Director & CEO
Wirtgen India Private Limited
5-1999 - 5-2007
Chief Operating Officer
Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd
1987 - 1999
Divisional manager
Greaves Cotton Limited
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
Sri venkateshwara university, Tirupati
1977 - 1979
Class XII
AV college, Hyderabad
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
All Saints High school, Hyderabad
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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