Puneet Srivastava : Visionary Leader Shaping Global Manufacturing
Puneet Srivastava
Managing Director & CEO
With no inherited business legacy, Puneet transformed early challenges into opportunities, laying the foundation of an organization rooted in precision, quality, and continuous innovation.
Puneet’s professional journey is distinctive—beginning in the world of finance and risk management and evolving into high-precision manufacturing leadership.
With over 20 years of experience spanning treasury, risk governance, and strategic decision-making, he successfully translated financial discipline, process rigor, and risk-based thinking into manufacturing excellence.
This unique crossover has enabled One87 Group to build robust systems, scalable operations, and globally competitive solutions across multiple manufacturing domains.
At the core of Puneet’s leadership philosophy lies a strong people-centric approach combined with strategic fore sight. He fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and thoughtful decision-making, where employees are encouraged to innovate and take ownership.
Under his leadership, One87 Group has emerged as a trusted global partner, setting new benchmarks in design-based manufacturing and delivering high-precision solutions to customers world wide.
In this conversation, Puneet reflects on his unconventional journey from finance to manufacturing, the leadership principles that shaped One87 Group’s growth, and his vision for building resilient, future ready manufacturing organizations.
What strategies does your organization leverage to deliver innovative, design focused solutions globally?
We position ourselves as strategic partners in manufacturing, not merely product suppliers. Our approach begins with understanding the customer’s design intent, performance expectations, and
operational constraints.
By combining engineering expertise with process optimization and commercial insight, we deliver manufacturing solutions that enhance product reliability, meet stringent global quality standards, and improve overall supply-chain efficiency.
This integrated perspective, spanning design, manufacturing, and operational economics, allows us to create sustainable value that extends well beyond the finished component.
What guidelines or metho - dologies do you follow to lead your team effectively?
We follow a participative and inclusive leadership approach that encourages open communication, collaboration, and autonomy.
Our organization operates with an open-door policy, where decision making is shared and individuals are empowered to lead within their areas of expertise.
By fostering ownership, self-motivation, and collective responsibility, we ensure strong alignment towards common goals while maintaining a culture free from hierarchy-driven constraints.
What are your thoughts on incorporating the new generation into the workforce?
Integrating the new generation into the workforce is about channeling their agility, confidence, and outcome-driven mindset while grounding them in purpose and process.
Young professionals bring speed and fresh thinking, but sustainable success comes when this is balanced with long-term vision, strong fundamentals, and respect for systems.
My approach is to encourage fast execution without compromising on discipline, quality, or values, so decisions deliver impact today while strengthening the organization for the future.
How do you keep yourself up to date with the ongoing industry trends?
We stay updated on industry trends through continuous interaction with customers and vendors, who serve as primary sources of market and operational insights. These inputs help us build structured knowledge around emerging developments.
Additionally, we actively follow industry updates through regular reading on new technologies, automation, and evolving business models, ensuring we
By combining engineering expertise with process optimization and commercial insight, we deliver manufacturing solutions that enhance product reliability, meet stringent global quality standards, and improve overall supply-chain efficiency.
Effective leadership lies in empowering people, nurturing talent, and creating a culture where the team’s motivation drives organizational growth
This integrated perspective, spanning design, manufacturing, and operational economics, allows us to create sustainable value that extends well beyond the finished component.
What guidelines or metho - dologies do you follow to lead your team effectively?
We follow a participative and inclusive leadership approach that encourages open communication, collaboration, and autonomy.
Our organization operates with an open-door policy, where decision making is shared and individuals are empowered to lead within their areas of expertise.
By fostering ownership, self-motivation, and collective responsibility, we ensure strong alignment towards common goals while maintaining a culture free from hierarchy-driven constraints.
What are your thoughts on incorporating the new generation into the workforce?
Integrating the new generation into the workforce is about channeling their agility, confidence, and outcome-driven mindset while grounding them in purpose and process.
Young professionals bring speed and fresh thinking, but sustainable success comes when this is balanced with long-term vision, strong fundamentals, and respect for systems.
My approach is to encourage fast execution without compromising on discipline, quality, or values, so decisions deliver impact today while strengthening the organization for the future.
How do you keep yourself up to date with the ongoing industry trends?
We stay updated on industry trends through continuous interaction with customers and vendors, who serve as primary sources of market and operational insights. These inputs help us build structured knowledge around emerging developments.
Additionally, we actively follow industry updates through regular reading on new technologies, automation, and evolving business models, ensuring we
remain informed and aligned with changing market dynamics.
What future roadmap have you envisioned for yourself for the next five years?
Over the next five years, our ambition is to build a strong, scalable organization with a clear path toward listing, aligned with India’s growth story.
Our focus is on transitioning into a pro -fessionally managed, people-centric enterprise that offers long-term stability, career growth, and shared value for employees and stakeholders.
By prioritizing responsible decision-making, governance, and sustainable expansion, we aim to create a resilient organization and a trusted employer brand that contributes meaningfully to India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
What advice would you like to pass on to the future leaders of tomorrow?
My advice to upcoming leaders is to focus on building self-motivated teams rather than chasing profits.
People are the true asset of any organi-zation, and when they work towards a common goal with ownership and commitment, financial success follows naturally.
Effective leadership lies in empowering people, nurturing talent, and creating a culture where the team’s motivation drives organizational growth.
Puneet Srivastava, Managing Director & CEO, One87 Group
Puneet is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience, driving One87 Group to global excellence through strategic thinking, people-centric leadership, and high-precision manufacturing solutions.
•Hobbies: I enjoy reading a variety of books, including management, business,
and literature, as my primary hobby.
•Favorite Book: Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker and The Art of War by Sun Tzu
•Favorite Cuisine: I prefer home-cooked meals and enjoy desi cuisine, though I also like oriental dishes.
•Favorite Travel Destination: I enjoy motorcycle riding and value the journey itself more than a specific travel
destination.
Awards and recognition:
*Pride of Nation Award & Conclave 2023 by
the Brand Solution.
*Promising Start-up by Indian Achievers Award
*The 2021 Global Choice Awards by Xel
Research
What future roadmap have you envisioned for yourself for the next five years?
Over the next five years, our ambition is to build a strong, scalable organization with a clear path toward listing, aligned with India’s growth story.
Our focus is on transitioning into a pro -fessionally managed, people-centric enterprise that offers long-term stability, career growth, and shared value for employees and stakeholders.
By prioritizing responsible decision-making, governance, and sustainable expansion, we aim to create a resilient organization and a trusted employer brand that contributes meaningfully to India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
What advice would you like to pass on to the future leaders of tomorrow?
My advice to upcoming leaders is to focus on building self-motivated teams rather than chasing profits.
People are the true asset of any organi-zation, and when they work towards a common goal with ownership and commitment, financial success follows naturally.
Effective leadership lies in empowering people, nurturing talent, and creating a culture where the team’s motivation drives organizational growth.
Puneet Srivastava, Managing Director & CEO, One87 Group
Puneet is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience, driving One87 Group to global excellence through strategic thinking, people-centric leadership, and high-precision manufacturing solutions.
•Hobbies: I enjoy reading a variety of books, including management, business,
and literature, as my primary hobby.
•Favorite Book: Toyota Way by Jeffrey Liker and The Art of War by Sun Tzu
•Favorite Cuisine: I prefer home-cooked meals and enjoy desi cuisine, though I also like oriental dishes.
•Favorite Travel Destination: I enjoy motorcycle riding and value the journey itself more than a specific travel
destination.
Awards and recognition:
*Pride of Nation Award & Conclave 2023 by
the Brand Solution.
*Promising Start-up by Indian Achievers Award
*The 2021 Global Choice Awards by Xel
Research