Dr. Harish Pant

Profile Summary

Dr. Harish Pant is a seasoned academic and industry leader with over 41 years of experience across multiple sectors in India and abroad, having served in top management positions. He has been Professor of Practice at leading institutions like ICAR-IVRI, NIFT, and Pearl Academy and has designed and delivered numerous MBA-level courses and Entrepreneurship Development Programs to institutions including KLE University, Christ University, IMT Nagpur, OP Jindal University, Jain University, and Pearl Academy. His teaching areas include Global Manufacturing Strategies, Operations in Red Ocean Markets, Digital Transformation in Supply Chains, and Risk Mitigation. He has mentored 100+ CXOs, authored publications, and developed programs for more than 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 (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 (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, and NADCAP certifications.
  • Led global supply chain and technology transfer initiatives.
• Vice President, Jindal Saw Limited, Delhi & Nashik (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 (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 (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 (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 (October 1984 – August 1985)
  • Contributed to MIG technology transfer projects with Russian collaboration.