Gurugram, Haryana, India, November 2025 — Hilti India has announced the promotion of Naveen KR to Product Manager – Installation Systems, marking a significant career milestone within his nearly eight-year journey with the organisation. In this elevated role, he will lead product strategy and drive market expansion for Hilti’s installation systems portfolio, supporting key growth verticals and strengthening the company’s presence across India’s evolving construction and industrial ecosystem.
Naveen’s most recent role was National Business Developer – Electronics at Hilti India, where he played a pivotal role in shaping Hilti’s footprint across the semiconductor, solar PV cell, and Li-ion battery ecosystem. His work focused on building strategic relationships with consultants, contractors, and industrial stakeholders to increase adoption of Hilti’s specialised fastening and installation solutions.
Before that, he served as Area Sales Manager, where he was responsible for delivering business performance and developing sales teams across the Energy & Industry segment in South India. His leadership contributed to strengthening Hilti’s operational execution and customer engagement in the region.
Earlier at Hilti, Naveen held the role of Senior Account Manager, leading strategic account development initiatives for key industrial clients while expanding market access for Hilti’s solutions portfolio.
Prior to joining Hilti India, Naveen worked with organisations such as Invest India and TGOOD Global, gaining international exposure in market intelligence and emerging infrastructure technologies. His early career was shaped at TBEA Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd., where he managed sales and marketing of power, transmission, and electrical infrastructure solutions across the western region of India.
Naveen holds a Post Graduate Program for Executives (MBA), specialising in General Management, Strategy and Marketing, from the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong — a foundation that has strengthened his strategic and business leadership capabilities.
About Hilti India
Hilti India drives innovation in the construction sector through advanced tools, technology, and software solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in India and operations across 120 countries, Hilti continues to shape the future of construction with its purpose of Making Construction Better. Headquartered in Gurugram, the organisation is recognised as a top employer, achieving Great Place to Work certification eight times and ranking among the best workplaces for women in the construction industry.
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