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  • Anup Deshmukh Named Managing Director of Danfoss Power Solutions India

    Anup Deshmukh

    Pune: Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Anup Deshmukh as Managing Director of its India business, effective immediately. In the newly created role, Anup Deshmukh will report directly to Henrik V. Jørgensen, President, Controls division. He will be based in Pune, India.

    Danfoss Power Solutions is a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems.

    In his new role, Anup Deshmukh will be responsible for driving business growth and ensuring effective execution of the company’s strategies across India.

    As Managing Director, Anup Deshmukh will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.

    He will also create and execute strategies to attract, develop, and retain talent across multiple functions.

    Anup Deshmukh will lead the Danfoss Power Solutions India Leadership Team and represent the Power Solutions segment on the Danfoss India country governance board.

    “India is one of the most important growth markets for Danfoss Power Solutions, and I am honored to lead the team here at this stage of our journey,” Anup Deshmukh said.

    “My focus will be on strengthening our customer partnerships, building local capabilities, and positioning our India business for long-term, sustainable growth.”

    Commenting on the appointment, Henrik V. Jørgensen said, “Anup brings deep operational and commercial experience from across India and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

    His track record of building high-performing teams and driving growth will be a strong asset as we continue to invest in India as a strategic market.”

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    Anup Deshmukh Brings Nearly 28 Years of Experience

    Anup Deshmukh brings nearly 28 years of experience spanning sales, business development, general management, manufacturing operations, and strategic growth to his new role at Danfoss Power Solutions.

    Before joining Danfoss, Anup Deshmukh was with Parker Hannifin, where he held senior leadership positions across India, China, and Southeast Asia.

    Most recently, he served as Country Sales Director within Parker Hannifin’s Filtration, Engineering Material, Instrumentation, Fluid Control, and Motion Control groups in India.

    Prior to his tenure at Parker Hannifin, Deshmukh served as Sales Manager for General Electric in India.

    Education

    Anup Deshmukh holds a degree in chemical engineering from Shivaji University. He also holds diplomas in marketing and business management from NMIMS and ICFAI, respectively.

    With his appointment as Managing Director, Deshmukh will oversee the India business of Danfoss Power Solutions and lead its India Leadership Team while representing the Power Solutions segment on the Danfoss India country governance board.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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