With a distinguished career at Schaeffler Americas, Prasanna has been a driving force in the company’s operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Western Michigan University.
He began his journey with Schaeffler in 1995 as an Industrial Engineer in Wooster, Ohio. Demonstrating a consistent track record of leadership and innovation, he advanced through several key roles, including Manager of Manufacturing Engineering (1997), Director of Torque Converter Manufacturing (2001), and Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Line Torque Converter Global (2008). By 2012, he had taken on the dual role of VP of Manufacturing & Product Line Torque Converter Global and Plant Manager in Wooster, OH.
In 2016, he was appointed Head of Operations for North America, later becoming Chief Operating Officer for Automotive Americas in 2018, and most recently, Chief Operating Officer for the entire Americas region in 2023.
Outside of work he is married with two daughters. His hobbies include cars, spending time with his family, watching football, and collecting watches. A personal fun fact: he put himself through college by buying, fixing, and selling cars—a passion that reflects his lifelong affinity for engineering and problem-solving.