Engineering & Technology Consulting · Warwick, UK

Naveen
Joseph Rao

Senior Automotive Business Leader & Technology Consultant with 25 years of global programme delivery.

Specialising in P&L leadership, OEM customer strategy, and agile transformation across ADAS, Body Electronics, Powertrain, and Connected Car domains — from boardroom to delivery.

25yrs
Industry Experience
€50M
Portfolio Managed
12+
Global OEM Clients
4
Domains: ADAS · Body Electronics · Powertrain · Connected Car
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What I Offer

Consulting Services

Drawing on 25 years at the intersection of engineering, business leadership, and global OEM relationships — I deliver outcomes that move the needle.

01

P&L & Business Leadership

Strategic oversight and hands-on management of profit & loss, business units, and portfolio performance. From budgeting to 5-year strategy — I drive sustainable growth with double-digit profitability.

Financial Management Portfolio Strategy Business Growth Executive Reporting
02

OEM Customer Strategy

Building and sustaining long-term relationships with global automotive OEMs. From Jaguar Land Rover to Volkswagen Group — I bridge technical delivery with commercial account management at every level.

Account Management OEM Negotiations Customer Satisfaction New Business
03

Agile & Team Transformation

Enabling engineering organisations to operate with speed and precision. I guide product backlogs, Scrum ceremonies, KPI frameworks, and team upskilling — delivering operational excellence from the ground up.

Scrum & Agile Team Coaching KPI Design Change Management
Track Record

25 Years of Delivery

A career built at the world's leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers — from engineering trainee to business unit leader managing a €50M portfolio.

€50M
Portfolio under
P&L management
12+
Global OEM
relationships managed
4
Domains: ADAS · Body
Electronics · Powertrain · Connected Car
Jul 2022 — Present
Expleo · United Kingdom
Delivery & Operations Manager, ADAS
Leading ADAS product line delivery for Jaguar Land Rover. Overseeing software & hardware delivery, V&V, quality, and client engagement across RaDAR, LiDAR, vision, and parking systems.
Jul 2015 — Apr 2021
Continental · India & ASEAN
General Manager & Head of Customer Centre
Full P&L ownership of a connected car networking business unit. Led strategic growth, OEM negotiations, quality, budgeting, and 5-year business planning across India & ASEAN OEMs.
Jan 2006 — Jun 2015
Continental · India & ASEAN
Deputy Manager → Chief Manager, Project Management
International project management for fuel supply systems. End-to-end lifecycle delivery, risk & cost analysis, change management, and resource optimisation across powertrain programmes.
Aug 1999 — Dec 2005
Bosch · India
Engineer Trainee → Senior Engineer, NPD
Design and development of diesel fuel injection systems and hydraulic gear pumps for automotive, tractor, and genset applications across Indian OEM customers.
Global OEM Experience

Customers & Partners

Jaguar Land Rover
Volkswagen Group
Ford Motor Co.
Renault-Nissan
Hyundai-KIA
Honda
TATA Motors
Mahindra
Suzuki
Proton
Perodua
SsangYong
Naveen Joseph Rao
About

The Person
Behind the Record

I'm Naveen Joseph Rao — a UK-based engineering and technology consultant with 25 years of experience spanning the full spectrum of the automotive industry: from building diesel fuel injection systems at Bosch, to managing a €50M portfolio for Continental.

My edge is the ability to operate fluently across engineering depth and business leadership — understanding a product backlog as well as a P&L statement, and knowing when each matters more.

I've built and led teams across UK, India, and Southeast Asia, negotiated directly with global OEM procurement and engineering directors, and consistently delivered cross-domain programmes on time, within cost, and with measurable customer satisfaction.

Creating Business Start-Up — NCFE Level 2 · Dearne College, UK (2022)
International Management for High Potential Leaders — Ashridge UK (2018)
Master of Foreign Trade, International Business — Christ University India (2005)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) — Kuvempu University India (1998)

Ready to Drive Your Next Programme Forward?

Whether you need a seasoned hand on a complex delivery, a strategic review of your automotive business unit, or a partner to transform your team's agile maturity — let's talk.

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I'm available for consulting engagements, interim management roles, and advisory partnerships across the UK and globally.

Email
navin525@gmail.com
Phone
+44 (0)7584 294614
Location
Warwick, United Kingdom
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