EPISODE 3 - A trailblazing industrial leader O/E/N India Limited | Featuring PAMELA ANNA MATHEW

Описание: Welcome to the official KSIDC podcast — Backwaters & Boardrooms.

In this episode, we speak to Ms. Pamela Anna Mathew — a trailblazing industrial leader and Chairperson and MD of O/E/N India Limited — about thriving through global competition, building a globally respected manufacturing brand from Kerala, and blending local strengths with international collaborations.

🎧 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
🔹 How O/E/N grew from a small sales arrangement into a globally trusted name in electrical and electronic components
🔹 The role of global collaborations in shaping Kerala’s manufacturing edge
🔹 Why strategic factory location impacts quality and work culture
🔹 The legacy of engineering excellence built since 1946
🔹 Advice on sustaining innovation while staying rooted in community values

👤 About the Guest:
Pamela Anna Mathew is the Chairperson and MD of O/E/N India Limited, India’s largest manufacturer of professional-grade electromechanical components. With decades of leadership, she has steered the company through global competition to achieve international recognition. Her story reflects Kerala’s ability to combine engineering excellence, people-centric values, and a strong industrial spirit.

🛠 About the Podcast:
Backwaters & Boardrooms is the official podcast by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC). Each episode features candid conversations with changemakers—from industrialists and policymakers to startup pioneers—on what’s driving Kerala’s economic leap.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on:
✅ Kerala’s manufacturing and startup ecosystem
✅ Global success stories with local roots
✅ Industrial leadership & innovation
✅ Emerging opportunities in electronics and engineering
✅ Strategies for competing in global markets

📍 Location of shoot: KSIDC Head Office, Thiruvananthapuram
🎥 Production and Edits: C-DIT

🌐 Learn more: www.ksidc.org
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