LINDE + WIEMANN Elevates Milind Phulse to Chief Business Officer and Management Board

LINDE + WIEMANN Group promoted Milind Phulse to Chief Business Officer and Member of the Management Board, the company said in an announcement covered by Hrtoday. Phulse previously served as Chief Procurement Officer and Member of the Management Board at the Dillenburg, Germany-based automotive supplier.

Phulse's Expanded Board Mandate at LINDE + WIEMANN

Phulse takes on broader board-level accountability covering Global IT, Integration and business transformation, while retaining responsibility for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management. The company said his mandate includes turning its procurement modernization initiatives into a group-wide operating model intended to support sustainable growth, organizational resilience and operational excellence.

As Chief Procurement Officer, Phulse led the transformation of fragmented, site-based procurement activities into a unified global function. He introduced the ASIMA transformation framework, which stands for Analyse, Strategise, Implement, Monitor and Adapt, alongside global category management, strategic supplier engagement and harmonized procurement processes. He also advanced the establishment of Global Shared Services and a Global Capability Centre, aimed at improving process efficiency and supporting business growth without proportionate increases in overhead costs.

His expanded responsibilities include leading the integration of LINDE + WIEMANN and JBM Group, as approved by the Management Board. Phulse has more than 35 years of professional experience spanning global procurement, supply chain management, business transformation, operations and strategic growth.

Before joining LINDE + WIEMANN, Phulse was Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Operations at RR Global, where he spent nearly four years overseeing international supply chain operations, manufacturing and business performance. He managed businesses with turnover exceeding $150 million and a team of approximately 200 professionals. Earlier, he spent more than seven years at thyssenkrupp in senior leadership positions including Head of Procurement for Global Regions and Chief Procurement Officer, managing global procurement activities involving more than €2 billion in expenditure and approximately 550 team members.

LINDE + WIEMANN's Plant and Partnership Record

According to akta.pro company records, LINDE + WIEMANN formed a partnership with the Indian JBM Group in 2019 for strategic collaboration in the automotive sector. The same records list a March 2026 expansion, the opening of the San Luis Potosí, Mexico plant as its 16th global facility, producing structural components for BMW's iX3 and Neue Klasse EV platform with 100 specialized workers and projected $23–24 million in annual revenue. The records give annual turnover of over €625 million for 2024, with another source stating €620 million for 2024.

Earlier Expansion Moves Before the Promotion

In September 2026, Linde+Wiemann announced a €7 million investment in its Pedrola, Zaragoza plant to produce a structural part for a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle, Eleconomista reported. The project includes advanced robotics and AI, creating 20 new qualified jobs and bringing the plant to 120 employees.

In July 2026, Primus Partners launched a new Global Capability Hub in Gurugram, marking its entry into end-to-end GCC build-and-operate services, Autocar Professional reported. The hub included a centre for Linde-Wiemann.