Presidential Appointment · April 2026

VIKRAM KHANNA

President — AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD

Three Decades of Vision.
A Lifetime of Leadership.

🎖️ Indian Army Veteran
⭐ Artillery Officer
🏆 30+ Years at AIS
Vikram Khanna — President, AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD
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Executive Profile

The Leader Behind
the Legacy

"From a Management Trainee navigating the corridors of the ITC Group, to the artillery fields of the Indian Army, and finally — to the boardroom at Asahi India Glass Limited — Vikram Khanna's story is one of extraordinary discipline, relentless ambition, and 30 years of consistent value creation."

Joining AIS in 1996 as a Sales Officer, Vikram Khanna rose through every echelon of the organisation — leading Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, and as COO of Consumer Glass for over a decade. His military-honed precision and strategic clarity transformed divisions, opened markets, and built the consumer glass business from the ground up.

In April 2026, Asahi India Glass Limited recognised three decades of extraordinary service with the appointment that defines a legacy: President — AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD.

🎓 International Management Institute (IMI) — Management Education
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Years at
Asahi India Glass
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Years in
Indian Army
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Years C-Suite
Leadership
Pan India
& Int'l
Geographic
Exposure
Career Progression
Indian Army — Artillery Officer (1988–1995)
ITC Group — Management Trainee (1987–88)
Joined AIS — 1996
COO & CMO — Consumer Glass + AIS (2011–2026)
PRESIDENT — AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD (2026)

The Complete Story

A Journey of Distinction

1987–88
Management Trainee
ITC Group of Hotels
Began his professional journey with one of India's most prestigious conglomerates, laying the foundation of corporate discipline.
Second Generation Officer — Indian Artillery
Indian Army
Seven formative years of military service as an Artillery Officer. Command, precision, and leadership under pressure — skills that would define every chapter to follow.
1988–1995
1996–2003
Joins Asahi India Glass Ltd. (AIS)
AIS — Sales Division
A defining moment. Vikram joins AIS and embarks on a three-decade journey that will reshape the company's commercial and consumer glass landscape.
Sales & Marketing Head · Materials Head
AIS Auto Division
Took charge of the automotive glass division's commercial operations, driving growth through strategic sales and supply chain mastery.
2004–2006
2006–2009
CIO · ED — Commercial
AIS Auto
Elevated to executive director level with expanded commercial portfolio and information leadership responsibilities across the automotive vertical.
COO · CIO — Auto Services
AIS Auto Services
Drove operational excellence across the auto services division with end-to-end P&L responsibility and customer service transformation.
2009–2011
2011–2012
COO — AIS Consumer Glass
AIS Consumer Glass Division
Assumed leadership of the consumer glass business, setting the stage for over a decade of transformational growth in both B2B and B2C markets.
COO — Consumer Glass · CMO — AIS
AIS (Dual Portfolio)
For 14+ years, simultaneously led Consumer Glass operations and AIS's enterprise-wide marketing function — architecting brand strategy, market expansion, and commercial performance at the highest level.
2012–2026
2026 →
PRESIDENT
AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD
A defining milestone in a 30-year journey. Appointed President of AIS Consumer Glass Solutions LTD — a well-deserved recognition of three decades of leadership, vision, and dedication to the AIS mission.
Leadership Milestone — April 2026

Skills & Competencies

Domain Mastery

Business Planning & Strategy
Long-range corporate planning, strategic market positioning, and growth roadmaps across B2B and B2C verticals.
P&L Ownership
Full profit and loss accountability across manufacturing, retail, and services — B2B and B2C alike.
Manufacturing to Retail
End-to-end value chain expertise from plant-level operations to consumer retail, across the glass industry spectrum.
Automotive Glass
Deep domain knowledge in automotive OEM and aftermarket glass — sales, service, and supply chain.
Architectural Glass
Comprehensive leadership of architectural glass business development, channel management, and institutional sales.
Industrial Markets
Strategic development of industrial glass segments, including B2B key account management and technical sales.
Alliance Building
Creating and nurturing strategic partnerships, JVs, and distributor alliances that multiply market reach.
Mentoring & People Development
Building high-performance teams and nurturing the next generation of business leaders within AIS.
Supply Chain Management
Lean, resilient supply chains designed for scale — from raw materials procurement to last-mile delivery.
Commercial Operations
Comprehensive commercial governance including pricing, contracts, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Pan India & International
National and international market experience spanning diverse geographies, cultures, and regulatory environments.
Military-Grade Leadership
Command presence, crisis management, and disciplined execution forged in the Indian Army's Artillery Corps.

Impact & Contributions

Building a Legacy in Glass

A seasoned business leader with extensive experience in P&L ownership across B2B and B2C segments — spanning manufacturing to retail within the automotive, architectural, and industrial glass industry.

The Strategist
Marketing vision, supply chain precision, masterful negotiation, and integrated sales operations. Vikram approaches every business challenge with the calculated clarity of an artillery officer calling coordinates — deliberate, precise, and highly effective.
The Leader
Building alliances that last decades, mentoring the next generation of glass industry leaders, and cultivating deep customer relationships built on trust. His leadership style is defined not by authority, but by the genuine respect he commands from every corner of the organisation.
The Visionary
Thirty years of transforming AIS from within — anticipating markets before they emerged, building capabilities before they were needed, and steering the consumer glass business through every cycle of growth, disruption, and reinvention. That is the mark of a true visionary.

For many of us, he has been more than a leader — a mentor and a guiding force.

With respect and gratitude — Team AIS Windows

A Personal Salute

"A leader who inspires not by authority, but by example. Your journey from the artillery barracks to the boardroom is a testament to discipline, vision, and unwavering commitment. You have not merely served a company for thirty years — you have helped build it, soul by soul, market by market, year by year."

From Management Trainee to President — yours is a career that inspires not just admiration, but aspiration. The glass you have helped build, frame, and sell now reflects an empire that bears your fingerprints on every pane.

— With deep respect and admiration

"He leads with the calm authority of a man who has already faced the hardest tests — and passed them all. A true commander, in every sense."

— On your leadership

"Thirty years of showing up, building up, and never giving up. This promotion isn't a milestone — it is the recognition of a lifetime of service."

— On your dedication

"The soldier became a strategist. The strategist became a visionary. The visionary became President. We are proud to have witnessed every step."

— On your vision