Sarvejit Dogra
Executive Leader & Business Consultant for transformational management in operations, projects and strategic growth.
"With integrity comes realisation that our path is not just of our own creation, but also the contribution of all those that gave us the opportunity to succeed."
Sarvejit Dogra
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With an extensive career in engineering within the automotive industry, at BMW, Valeo as Director of Quality Engineering and Manufacturing, and eventually to Unipart as Group Technical Director.
Born and educated in London, gaining an honours degree in Applied Physics, Master of Science in Industrial Measurement Systems, he had already been recognised as a 'leading mind' in semiconductor optical physics through several successful industrial 'breakthrough' projects. Participating in a PhD of Epitaxial Optical Microcomputer & Sensor Systems, he lectured at several well-known universities around London and Midlands, in mathematics, physics and optical non-contact measurements systems, whilst leading multiple R&D projects for the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Rolls-Royce Jet Engines, National Food Research Centre (India), Rover Group, etc. applications used extensively for military, medical and industrial applications.
His career in automotive began with Ford at the Dunton Research and Engineering Centre in Basildon Essex UK. Beginning as a Radio Development, and Product Assurance , the role progressed to include 'Group-level Design Strategies', redesigning the WDS standards and specifications for engineering products and materials, and then the Group EMC testing protocols and standards all to be later published and implemented throughout the world.
He received the Business Recognition & Excellence award from Jac Nasser (Chairman of Ford Motor Company) for his efforts and contribution, evaluating to 1.9Billion Euros of savings and a reduction of 25% product engineering time.
With the creation of Visteon Automotive Ltd, he was supporting the procurement of manufacturing facilities and setting up plant infrastructure in France, Portugal Spain, and Mexico for production of Automotive Radios and Instrument panels. Stepping up into the role as Platform Leader for the aftermarket electronics division at Visteon, he headed the business group for 'In-vehicle rear screen entertainment (RSE)' generating business with most major automotive manufacturers like Ford, Volvo, Fiat and Renault, working together with their boards, and senior directors to deliver next generation entertainment.
Joining BMW, heading supplier quality, and technology procurement for vehicle electronics, leading almost every global automotive supplier, for product excellence in manufacturing and technology, for E-Machines, Electronics and all BMW Semiconductor innovation. With the support of Oliver Zipse (Chairman of BMW), he managed the leadership of ‘E-Vehicle’ supplier technologies, drive systems, electronics, and regenerative methods, including batteries, for the successful introduction of the BMW ‘Hybrid’, and then the BMW ‘All Electric (BEV)’ model range.
In 2010, he was approached for the role of Quality Director of Valeo, to lead group capability for ‘micro-hybrid’ and ‘E-Machines’ division. Leading successfully, 8 global manufacturing facilities, and 3 engineering sites, for global business excellence with support of Jacques Aschenbroich (CEO, Chairman Valeo) and Quinten Tesa (VP Valeo).
The efforts led the next generation Audi ‘e’ vehicles, with Dr Martin Winterkorn (former Chairman of VAG Group) and Dr Herbert Diess (Chairman of VAG Group).
Joining Unipart Group as Technical Director supporting 'Unipart Core business', Unipart Rail, Unipart Logistics and Unipart Manufacturing, taking responsibility of innovation, procurement, and business development globally in USA, China and India for all business sectors. Sarvejit also supported the 'Unipart Client Consulting Services', where he was fully integrated into the client managing board as Technical Director at HSS Hire, with support of MacLaren, Geely and BMW businesses.
Since 2017, over the last 5 years, Sarvejit has been operating as a Executive Consultant through his firm NOVEL Business Management Solutions in the support of 'expert services' for SME and Corporate businesses.
With the single aim of providing 'Executive Level Services; through his experience and leadership capability he has been involved with prestigious brands, Sunseeker Yachts where he was advisor to the board for the generation of revenue and eventually asked to support as interim COO for over a year.
Sarvejits' demonstrable success led to management actions and activities with an number of supplier businesses in the marine sector requiring leadership support, or support in methods in design and manufacturing.
Sarvejit has continued to progress to support now UK Parliamentary action groups through APPG, supporting blockchain procurement for UK raw materials, products and agricultural produce, demonstrating the clear benefits of strategy management and the strength of professional skills, managed together with policies and standards through his capabilities.