Gaurav verma joined AFC Furniture Solutions as GM – Plant Head, bringing with him nearly 18 years of deep-rooted experience in manufacturing excellence, operational transformation and lean-driven performance management. At AFC Furniture Solutions, change is not just inevitable, it is essential. With its all-new brand identity as All For Change, the organization builds on 17 years of expertise in shaping workspaces that inspire productivity, foster collaboration and prioritize well-being. As a leader in modular office furniture solutions, AFC seamlessly blends design, sustainability and innovation, supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that reinforce operational excellence as a core pillar of its growth strategy.
Gaurav’s appointment comes at a defining moment for the organization, one where leadership, change, and execution converge. Under his stewardship, plant operations are driven with a sharp focus on Lean Manufacturing, cost optimization, quality excellence, scalability and execution discipline, positioning operations as a true strategic enabler of business growth.
A transformational leader by approach, Gaurav is known for converting complex manufacturing challenges into structured, high-performing systems. His leadership philosophy is deeply grounded in lean thinking, process standardization, continuous improvement and waste elimination, ensuring sustainable efficiency rather than short-term gains.
Over the course of his career, Gaurav Verma has built a formidable professional journey across reputed organizations such as Kokuyo India, Fenesta Windows, Motherson Sumi Systems and Munjal Showa Ltd. His experience spans multi-plant manufacturing operations, OEM coordination, production planning, capacity optimization and enterprise-wide lean transformation initiatives. Through methodologies such as VAVE, JIT, TPM, Kaizen and ERP-led S&OP, he has consistently delivered double-digit cost reductions, productivity improvements, inventory optimization and award-winning operational performance.
What truly distinguishes Gaurav is his commitment to people development. He firmly believes that sustainable operational excellence is built by creating leaders from the shop floor upward. Known for his hands-on mentoring style, he invests deeply in capability building, succession planning and empowering frontline teams, enabling individuals to grow into confident decision-makers and future leaders.
For the corporate sector, leaders like Gaurav Verma represent the next generation of operations professionals, those who view manufacturing not as a support function, but as a competitive advantage. His journey reflects how lean-led operations, disciplined execution and people-first leadership can directly influence profitability, resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Gaurav verma joined AFC Furniture Solutions as GM – Plant Head, bringing with him nearly 18 years of deep-rooted experience in manufacturing excellence
