Vishan Ramnarian

Mr. Ramnarian is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineering Technologist with over 19 years of extensive experience in the commercial HVAC and refrigeration sectors. As the Managing Director and General Manager of Johnson Controls International, he oversees operations in the Sub-Saharan region, reporting directly to the Middle East and Africa division. In this critical leadership role, he is responsible for the entire P&L of the operation, managing the complete revenue generation process from secured sales to overall financial performance, and currently leads a team of 141 employees across five locations in South Africa. Mr. Ramnarian is dedicated to cultivating a high-performance culture within his teams, emphasizing ethical leadership and a commitment to results-driven outcomes. His focus on collaboration and innovative problem-solving empowers him to adeptly navigate industry challenges while delivering exceptional results. With a robust background in detailed design and project management of commercial refrigeration and HVAC projects, as well as experience in managing mechanical utilities and piping systems for industrial projects, Mr. Ramnarian has built a reputation as a skilled project manager. His previous experience includes significant roles in the WSP Industrial division in Durban, where he managed projects for major clients such as Shoprite Checkers and Massmart (Game) across various regions. Mr. Ramnarian's international work experience spans South Africa, Swaziland, Mauritius, Mozambique, Madagascar, Namibia, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. With a strong commitment to fostering innovation and operational excellence, he continues to position Johnson Controls International for sustained success in a competitive landscape.

Customer-oriented General Manager focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Saimeche, 01/01/08
• Introduction to Steam; Steam Engineering Principles and Heat Transfer Workshop, Saimeche, 01/01/12
• Gas Practitioner Course, SARACCA, 01/01/17

• Professional Engineering Technician, Engineering Council of South Africa, 201430182, 01/01/14
• Associate, The South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, 01/01/14
• Member, South African Institute of Mechanical Engineering, 01/01/14
• Authorised Gas Practitioner, South African Refrigeration & Air condition Contractors Association, 5998, 01/01/17
• The Institute of Directors South Africa (IODSA)