Ramesh is a 30+ year veteran with 3M, with a uniquely global business and cross-cultural leadership perspective. He has lived and worked in the US, the Philippines and China for close to fifteen years. During his assignment in China between 2014 and 2019, he had responsibility for 3M’s industrial business across all of Asia Pacific.

He currently serves as the Managing Director of 3M India. Prior to joining 3M, he worked at an offshore oil production platform, and at a leading automotive parts and two wheeler manufacturer in India.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. He currently serves on the India Advisory Council of US- India Business Council
(USIBC) and he is also a member of CII Southern Region State Council. He previously served as Chairman of the CII Karnataka State Council for 2021-22.