Sreekumar Methil

Sreekumar Methil is an Associate Partner – Strategy at GatewaysGlobal. He is a Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years of professional experience, including the last 28 years in China. A seasoned business leader, he has extensive experience in leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams while developing strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness and business performance.

Sreekumar brings over 35 years of experience in organisational leadership and business strategy. He has held senior leadership positions with pioneers and global leaders in the Food Ingredients and Air Conditioning industries, with specialised expertise in low-humidity applications. Throughout his career, he has analysed critical business requirements, identified organisational gaps, and implemented strategic initiatives to improve business performance. His extensive international experience has enabled him to successfully lead diverse teams and manage complex business operations across cultures.

His expertise includes strategic planning, business operations, material sourcing, manufacturing, sales and marketing, business development, channel management, application engineering, P&L operations, manpower management, customer servicing, cross-functional and cross-cultural team leadership, and the China business environment.