Mumbai: Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed senior industry leader Amit Dakshini within its Business Transformation Services practice. Based in Mumbai, Dakshini will help accelerate A&M’s presence in the automotive sector by supporting OEMs, suppliers, and investors in driving end-to-end growth and transformation agendas.
Amit Dakshini brings over 28 years of experience, having held leadership roles across P&L management and corporate strategy functions for Tier I automotive suppliers across India, Southeast Asia, Central Europe, North America, and Latin America. His expertise spans growth and diversification strategy, domestic and global market expansion for OEMs and suppliers, product planning and technology roadmaps, engineering transformation, EBITDA transformation, and business turnaround.
Prior to joining A&M, Dakshini led the automotive consulting practice for Arthur D. Little in India and South Asia, working closely with senior executives of global OEMs, suppliers, and financial sponsors to define and execute strategic transformation programs across markets.
Himanshu Bajaj, Managing Director & Head – A&M India and GCC, said, “The automotive industry in India is experiencing a new wave of growth, fueled by global expansion, supply chain shifts, and increased investment in technology. Clients are seeking strategic partners who bring real-world insight and operational depth. Amit’s extensive leadership experience and sector fluency will be instrumental in deepening our capabilities and scaling our offerings in the automotive space.”
Sameer Amte, Managing Director and Lead, Alvarez & Marsal India, added, “India’s automotive and industrial ecosystem is at a pivotal inflection point, driven by global supply-chain realignment, accelerated electrification, and OEMs strengthening their export-led manufacturing footprints. As clients navigate this shift, they increasingly need partners who combine sector depth with hands-on execution. Amit’s operator-led experience across global markets significantly enhances our ability to help OEMs, suppliers, and investors unlock value across the full transformation lifecycle.”
Amit Dakshini, Senior Leader – Automotive, A&M India, said, “India’s automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift, from a cost-effective manufacturing region to a technology-driven, value-led global automotive hub. With the potential to become a trillion-dollar sector within the next decade, it’s seeing rapid growth in private investments and technology adoption. A&M’s operator-led culture and outcome-first mindset make it an ideal platform to help clients realize value across this transformation journey.”
