Chaithanya Sai Amba

I am a strategy-driven transformation leader with 8+ years of global experience across automotive, manufacturing, and digital consulting domains. My expertise lies in identifying high-impact opportunities at the intersection of technology, operations, and sustainability—and converting them into scalable, data-backed solutions that create measurable business value.

I’ve led cross-functional teams in India, South Korea, Turkey, and Germany, delivering results in high-stakes environments—from increasing production efficiency by 20% at Hyundai Turkey to leading Industry 4.0 initiatives and decarbonization roadmaps for top OEMs. My ability to think like a consultant—even as a client—has helped me bridge the gap between vision and execution.

Currently pursuing my MBA from IIM Bangalore, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to solve complex business challenges. Whether it’s designing growth strategies, streamlining operations, or enabling sustainability transitions, I bring clarity, energy, and purpose to every problem I take on.
 

1. Grid Dynamics – Strategy Consulting & Digital Transformation (2025 – Present)

Role: GTM Strategist

Focus: Strategic Expansion, AI Solutions, Client Partnership

• Led Grid Dynamics’ entry into the manufacturing vertical, driving strategic initiatives with Ford by diagnosing operational inefficiencies and building a GenAI-based solution roadmap.
• Partnered with Hyundai’s leadership in consultative workshops, identifying digital debt and proposing AI-powered asset traceability strategies.
• Delivered actionable insights aligned with clients’ digital transformation goals, enabling long-term operational efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz R&D India – Strategy & Market Intelligence (2023 – 2024)

Role: Senior Technical Lead – Strategy & Transformation

Focus: Market Research, Change Management, Digital Adoption

• Conducted deep macro-level research on EV trends, supply chain shifts, and competitor strategies to inform manufacturing planning and plant layout design.
• Created a vertical plant layout that improved modularity and expanded production capacity by 35% without additional capex.
• Benchmarked global OEMs to identify cost-effective, scalable strategies.
• Piloted a digital ROI dashboard, framed change adoption plans, and drove a 40% increase in analytics tool usage through training and KPI alignment.
• Collaborated directly with the C-suite, translating technical potential into investable business cases.
   

Hyundai Motor India – Innovation, Strategy & Cost Optimization (2015 – 2023)

Role: Manager – Innovation & Strategy

Focus: GTM Strategy, Business Modeling, Localization, Stakeholder Alignment

• Designed data-driven Go-To-Market strategies for new car variants using behavioral insights, supply chain constraints, and competitor positioning.
• Built dynamic production models to assess insourcing feasibility, leading to a $12M NPV gain, improved flexibility (28%), and reduced risks (19%).
• Implemented a new operating model, unlocking $10M in additional revenue through enhanced line agility.
• Drove cost optimization via vendor assessments and localization strategies, leading to $1.2M annual savings.
• Secured executive buy-in for major investments by aligning cross-functional stakeholders from IT, R&D, and Supply Chain.

I have Pursued MBA from IIM Bangalore

• Winner of Green Challenge a Sustainability case competition in International Business Conclave