Kannan Kuriyan

Kannan Kuriyan

Deputy General Manager - Marketing & BD

After completing my education at a military school, where I learned discipline, teamwork, and the importance of getting the job done, I pursued my graduation in mechanical engineering, followed by a post-graduate degree in marketing. My career began in the retail banking sector with Citibank, where I honed my sales skills and gained valuable experience.

Driven by a strong desire to return to manufacturing, I joined the Ceratizit Group, where I served in multiple roles, from management trainee to handling internal sales, marketing, and business development. Since 2015, I have been with Swagelok Bangalore, where I currently handle marketing and business development with a team of very passionate associates who are dedicated to truly solving customers' challenges.

This dedication has earned me the Swagelok Global Collaborators Award in 2021, the Swagelok Bangalore Best Employee Award, and several other achievements. With a strong interest in analytical skills and strategic planning, I believe in setting a clear direction for our team's efforts and achieving impactful results. My creativity, rooted in my early interest in tinkering and understanding root causes, plays a significant role in my approach to marketing and problem-solving. I have always loved finding ways to fix things, often employing creative solutions.

The values of Swagelok really resonate with me, allowing me to blend my professional responsibilities with my love for technology and making things better. When I'm not at work, I cherish spending quality time with my family and getting involved in charitable activities. It's all about finding that balance between work, personal growth, and giving back to the community. That's who I am, through and through.