Visionary business leader with over three decades of experience as CMD and CEO in manufacturing and packaging. Scaled Wadpack from ₹2 Cr to ₹200 Cr (~USD $25M), professionalized company culture, led M&A initiatives, and delivered strategic turnarounds. Expertise in operational leadership, strategic planning, lean manufacturing, and P&L management. Built union-free, professionally run organizations with strong global exposure and high-performing teams.

As a CEO Coach, PK Narayanan supports CEOs, Founders scale-up their Leadership Impact, creating Positive Outcomes for Themselves, their People, and Society at large. 

PK has been working with Businesses growing at fast pace since 2003 as a Consultant, and as a Coach (since 2013). Prior to 2003, he had a distinguished Corporate career spanning over 11 years, culminating as the CEO of an Australian multinational in India. 

PK is a Musician, LinkedIn Influencer, Blogger, and Author of the Book -  Enhancing Leadership Presence - published in 2025.

A printing technologist with more than three decades of experience, along with added expertise in paper-based packaging, commercial printing, and stationery manufacturing.

He was one of the founding members of ITC Limited’s venture into the greeting cards, gifting, and stationery business. He headed the manufacturing operations of the brand Classmate and established outsourcing operations across the country. He led manufacturing operations from zero to ₹800 crore in turnover.

In addition, he serves in an honorary capacity as Director – Printing and Packaging for the US-based startup 5Senses.

Innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and the development of systems, processes, products, and manufacturing methods are his forte.

An avid Tamil theatre artiste, theatre remains his passion.

Chartered Accountant with over 43 years of comprehensive experience in a private sector organization, specialised in Statutory Accounts, Finance, Costing, Audit, Legal Compliance, Sourcing, and Human Resources.

Known for disciplined execution, organizational commitment, problem-solving capabilities, and long-standing professional dedication.