Professional Journey of Industry Veteran: G Krishnasami (GK): A journey of Excellence in Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Mr. GK, a distinguished professional with over four decades of invaluable experience in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). His journey is marked by collaboration with renowned Japanese TQM gurus, leading to significant contributions and accolades in the industry. With a career spanning more than 45 years, Mr. GK has played a pivotal role in the implementation of TQM principles, working closely with luminaries such as Professor Tsuda, Dr. Kazuyuki Suzuki and Hiroshi Osada (Both of them individual Deming award winners) and Yamaguchi San Drawing inspiration from their expertise, he spearheaded TQM initiatives that revolutionized processes and enhanced overall organizational efficiency in many industry. The pinnacle of Mr. GK's achievements came in 2001 when he led a team to secure the prestigious Deming Prize for TVS (Sundaram Brake Linings Limited (SBL), a testament to his commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This milestone marked a turning point in his career, solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader in the realm of TQM. In 2013, Mr. GK's dedication to excellence was once again recognized when the organization under his guidance, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, received the Deming Prize. This accomplishment showcased not only his sustained commitment to TQM but also the enduring impact of his leadership on organizational culture and performance. Mr. GK's journey didn't stop at TQM; he expanded his horizons by collaborating with Kozo Mizota San for TPM excellence. Through tireless efforts and a commitment to operational excellence, he successfully implemented TPM practices in the organization. The culmination of these endeavours was the TPM Excellence Award for RSB in 2019, a testament to Mr. GK's unwavering pursuit of excellence in Infrastructure management Too. He has spread his knowledge to many other organisations too besides RSB and SBL. He worked for Ashok Leyland ltd, TAFE (TMTL, Bhopal) and few overseas organisation He continue to spread his knowledge to the Universities too.