Pratik Desai

S&P Global | Business Ops | Strategy | Problem Solver | People Leader

London, Ontario, Canada

About

Having led multiple high-performing cross-functional collaborations in automotive and clean energy sectors over the past 6 years, I've always been passionate about deriving and executing strategic solutions to complex problems, be it in product development, long-term strategy, R&D, or operations. I believe I possess a unique blend of analytical skills and team-first attitude needed to deliver impactful results. My most recent experience has been leading projects for an extremely talented team of individuals motivated to commercialize a technology that produces clean, sustainable electricity from low grade waste heat (LGWH), thus tackling the unutilized waste heat problem in leading Canadian industries and helping them meet their decarbonization goals. I was responsible for successfully managing our company's first large-scale demonstration of clean electricity generation from waste heat at HCE- Hamilton's energy and telecommunications provider. Previously, I've led engineering teams in the automotive industry to develop and launch Ford's next-generation of electronic shifters in the North American, European and Asian markets with the sole focus of enhancing the customer's overall driving experience, while saving over $15 million in total product lifecycle costs for the company. In my free time, you'd probably find me in the kitchen trying my twist on a new sandwich combination, losing at boardgames to my wife, catching up on live sports or highlights, or traveling to cities I haven't explored yet!

Experience

  • Program Manager, Business Operations & Strategy at S&P Global Mobility
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • automotiveMastermind Inc. (1 yr 10 mos)
    • AI Champion, G&A
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Program Manager, Business Operations & Strategy
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Advisory Board, Operations-Impact Committee at The LEADER Project
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • MBA Coordinator, Impact Committee at The LEADER Project
    May 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Strategy Consultant at Ivey Business School at Western University
    Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 · 7 mos

    Improved Fan Engagement and Playoff Ticket Sales for a Top Tier OHL Franchise by analyzing purchasing behaviors, collaborating with team ownership, and implementing solutions from fan feedback.