Mumbai: Jabil Inc, a global manufacturing solutions provider, has announced the appointment of BN Shukla as operations director for India. Shukla will lead the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) operations, business and expansion opportunities in his new role. 

Shukla has been a senior management leader with a stellar track record, exemplifying strong leadership qualities and a passion for delivering results. Joining the company in 2004 as a plant quality engineering manager, his most recent role as senior business unit manager saw him managing the profit and loss (P&L) statement, overseeing business unit operations, and driving new business development initiatives.

Commenting on the appointment, Asia Operations VP SW Teo said, “Shukla has a deep understanding of Jabil's values, processes, and customer-centric approach and is well-positioned to drive operational efficiency and maintain the highest standards of excellence that Jabil is known for. His deep industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and commitment to our core values make him the ideal choice for this crucial role. We are confident that under his leadership, our operations in India will continue to flourish and exceed expectations.”

Shukla added, "I am humbled by the opportunity. I am dedicated to upholding Jabil's reputation for excellence and innovation and look forward to working closely with our dedicated staff in driving the company's growth in India's burgeoning market.”

With a career spanning over 25 years, Shukla is an alumnus of the Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad, from where he holds an engineering degree along with a postgraduate in Operations Management from the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad, India.