The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is pleased to announce the induction of Dr. Ashok Puri as Senior Advisor – MSME Excellence, Operational Transformation & Industry Capacity Building.
Dr. Ashok Puri is a visionary leader in lean transformation, industrial excellence, and MSME development. He joins IFIGT’s advisory leadership with a commitment to guiding strategic initiatives that enable capacity building and sustainable operational transformation across sectors.
Dr. Puri brings decades of leadership experience across industry, consulting, and institutional platforms. His professional journey includes the following roles:
Former India Head – Kaizen Institute India
Managing Director – Lean Horizons India
Founder – Lean India Consulting Group
Independent Director – SkipperSeil Ltd
Independent Director – GNA Gears Ltd
Independent Director – Lotus Home Textiles Ltd
National Board Member and Consultancy Head – MSME Development Forum
Through his work in lean manufacturing, business transformation, and operational excellence, Dr. Puri has supported Indian MSMEs and corporates in improving productivity and strengthening global competitiveness.
As Senior Advisor, Dr. Puri will contribute to IFIGT’s mission through the following focus areas:
Designing industry-focused frameworks for MSME transformation
Supporting lean adoption and operational best practices across sectors
Enabling consultancy-driven capacity building programs
Contributing to national MSME policy dialogue and public–private platforms
Supporting MSME readiness for quality improvement, process excellence, and export competitiveness
His approach aligns closely with IFIGT’s strategic objective of enabling scalable and sustainable impact for MSMEs.
Welcoming the induction, Rtn. Rohini Raina, Director General – IFIGT, shared that Dr. Puri’s extensive experience in MSME transformation and operational excellence will add significant value to IFIGT’s initiatives. His ability to combine practical implementation frameworks with strategic mentorship is expected to strengthen sectoral programs and long-term capacity-building efforts.
The India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) is a Section 8 non-profit organisation committed to advancing financial literacy, MSME development, global trade access, and investment facilitation.
IFIGT collaborates with government bodies, embassies, and industry associations to promote inclusive, policy-aligned growth and investor protection. Through its national and international programs, IFIGT works to strengthen India’s position as a trusted destination for trade, investment, and innovation in the global economy.
Abhishek Lamba
Head – Marketing, IFIGT
Email: pr@investtradeindia.org
Phone: +91 99997 60359
Website: www.investtradeindia.org
