Dr. Harish Pant, FIE, MIET, CE
Adjunct Professor of Practice
Professional Summary
Dr. Harish Pant is a seasoned academic and industry leader with over 41 years of expertise in multi sectors and have worked across India and abroad in top management positions. Dr. Pant has been Professor of Practice at leading institutions like ICAR-IVRI, NIFT, Pearl Academy and have designed and delivered a many MBA-level courses and Entrepreneurship Development Programs to KLE University, Christ University, IMT Nagpur, OP Jindal University, Jain University, Pearl Academy covering topics like Global Manufacturing Strategies, Operations in Red Ocean Markets, Digital Transformation in Supply Chains, and Risk Mitigation etc. to nd others Dr. Pant has mentored 100+ CXOs, authored publications, and developed transformative programs for 1,500+ MBA students and professionals.
Awards & Recognitions
- Outstanding Corporate Award (MTC Global)
- ET Polymer Award for Innovation
- Mother Teresa Excellence Award
- Immai Operational Excellence Award
- Machinist Machine Trophy for Safety
- Award for Industrial Development
Professional Experience
Founder Director
Shri Supershastra Enterprises LLP
February 2026 onwards
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Trikaya Cosmos Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai & Bengaluru
June 2020 – Present
- Lead a mission to transform lives through wellness, purpose, and holistic development.
- Design and deliver customized workshops on leadership, innovation, and transformation.
- Provide one-on-one coaching, mentoring, and counseling.
Chief Business Transformation Officer
NTF India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana
August 2018 – December 2019
- Spearheaded corporate turnaround in engineering plastics and composites.
- Developed business strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
- Advised on electric mobility and innovation verticals.
Managing Director
Hampson Industries, Bengaluru, Karnataka
July 2005 – May 2018
- Established greenfield aerospace and automotive manufacturing complex.
- Implemented Lean philosophy, Kaizen, TPM and IT systems (SAP, Catia, QMS).
- Secured TS-16949, ISO-14001, AS9100, NADCAP certifications.
- Led global supply chain and technology transfer initiatives.
Vice President
Jindal Saw Limited, Delhi & Nashik, Maharashtra
December 2003 – June 2005
- Turned around plant output from 500MT to 4,500MT per month.
- Implemented ERP and quality systems.
- Drove HR, marketing, and supply chain optimization initiatives.
Corporate Head – Quality & Kaizen
ISMT Limited, Pune, Maharashtra
February 2001 – November 2003
- Achieved multimillion-dollar savings through Lean & Kaizen.
- Deployed ISO/QS/TS, API and EHS systems.
- Developed vendor clusters for automotive and oil industry products.
Senior Manager – Quality
General Motors, Baroda, Gujarat
March 1995 – January 2001
- Reduced warranty costs by 40% and manpower by 20%.
- Led SAP implementation and GM Global Manufacturing Systems deployment.
- Recognized as a High Potential Candidate with international leadership training.
In-Charge – Planning & Kaizen
Maruti Suzuki Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana
September 1985 – February 1995
- Achieved significant cost savings through process improvements.
- Implemented process control and traceability systems.
- Trained at Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.
Trainee – MIG Cell
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Lucknow & Korba Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
October 1984 – August 1985
- Contributed to MIG technology transfer projects with Russian collaboration.
Contact Details
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Mobile: +91-9880351679
Email: harish.pant@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/harish-pant