Navaneethan Palanisamy
About Navaneethan Palanisamy
Navaneethan Palanisamy serves as the Manager of Vehicle Safety CAE at Ford Motor Company in Chennai, India, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked in various roles at Ford and other companies over the past two decades.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Navaneethan Palanisamy has held multiple positions at Ford Motor Company, contributing to various aspects of vehicle safety and product development. He currently serves as the Manager of Vehicle Safety CAE since 2018 in Chennai, India. Prior to this role, he worked as a Project Manager from 2009 to 2013 and as the Manager of Ongoing Product Development from 2013 to 2016. He also held the position of Manager for Seat Structures at Ford of North America from 2016 to 2018 in Dearborn, US. His extensive experience at Ford spans over a decade, focusing on enhancing vehicle safety and product innovation.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Ford Motor Company, Navaneethan Palanisamy worked as a Project Manager at EASi from 2001 to 2009 for eight years. His role involved overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with client requirements. Additionally, he briefly served as a Technical Support Engineer at Empower Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. in 2000. This background in project management and technical support has contributed to his skill set in managing complex engineering projects.
Educational Background
Navaneethan Palanisamy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Pondicherry University. He completed this degree after earning a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga, from 1993 to 1997. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and management within the automotive industry.
Career Timeline
Navaneethan Palanisamy's career spans several key roles in the automotive and engineering sectors. He began his professional journey as a Technical Support Engineer in 2000, followed by eight years as a Project Manager at EASi. He joined Ford Motor Company in 2009, where he progressed through various managerial positions, including Project Manager, Manager of Ongoing Product Development, and Manager of Seat Structures. His current role as Manager of Vehicle Safety CAE has been held since 2018.