Noshir Nani Desai
Senior Advisor
Southeast Asia & India Strategy

Noshir Nani Desai provides over 25 years of expertise in procurement and supplier management, with a distinguished career focused on Southeast Asian and Indian sourcing markets.
He began his career in India at Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto before joining Daimler AG, where he held key roles in India, Singapore, and Malaysia, driving supplier development and global sourcing strategies.
At Daimler, Noshir managed localization for Southeast Asian markets and supported procurement operations across multiple ASEAN countries.
Later, at Volkswagen, he continued his leadership in supplier management, working extensively in Thailand and India before relocating to Germany.
Noshir’s comprehensive international experience and strategic oversight have consistently delivered cost savings, enhanced supply chain resilience, and operational excellence for leading automotive brands.


