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Senthilnathan Mariappan

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Global Head of Product Management - Traction Division at ABB
📍 Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Senthilnathan Mariappan is the Global Head of Product Management for ABBs Traction Division, with over 20 years of experience in the railway industry. He leverages his expertise in power electronics and traction systems, along with degrees from ETH Zürich and PSG College of Technology, to lead a global team in decarbonizing transportation.

He is passionate about developing talent within his field, frequently sharing opportunities for both experienced leaders and junior product managers to join his team. Senthilnathan actively promotes innovation in sustainable mobility and energy-efficient solutions for rail, e-buses, and other vehicles.

He proudly shared the 900th edition of the ABB Review, which highlighted Bordline® ESS, a high-performance lithium-ion battery for rolling stock developed by his division.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Product Management - Traction Division
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
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Sustainable Transport
His work and public posts are focused on energy-efficient solutions and driving innovation in sustainable mobility for rail, e-buses, and off-road vehicles.
Energy Storage Systems
Manages and actively recruits for product managers in battery energy storage systems, a key component in his division's portfolio for decarbonization.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Global Head of Product Management - Traction Division
ABB
2-2020 - 9-2024
Team Leader, Product Management, Railway Propulsion and Energy Storage Systems
ABB
3-2014 - 1-2020
Global Product Manager, Traction Converter and Energy Storage Systems
ABB
8-2012 - 2-2014
Senior System Engineer, Traction Converters
ABB
6-2009 - 8-2012
System Engineer, Traction Converters
ABB
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Education
2015 - 2018
MAS MTEC
ETH Zürich
1999 - 2001
Master's Degree in Engineering
PSG College of Technology
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