Rajesh Ghodke — CEO
Seasoned UX leader with 25 years of industry experience driving user-centered innovation across Platform UX, Enterprise UX, Consumer UX, Automobile UX and Healthcare UX for global brands. Proven expertise in solving complex design challenges through a research-driven approach. Recently led the UX for high-impact projects including the Bajaj Chetak digital instrument cluster, SAP iSuite renovation, large interactive digital boards for a global consumer electronics leader, eNote device UX, and omni-channel experiences for upcoming innovative products. Currently serving as Chief Design Office and Head of Design at PeepalDesign, delivering design strategies that transform business outcomes. Spearhead stakeholder alignment, MDP (Minimum Desirable Product) definition, UX roadmapping, co-creation workshops (including LEGO® Serious Play, supporting the facilitator), and consensus-building across large-scale, cross-functional teams. Official UX-PM trainer for India, having trained over 100 professionals in a single cohort. Also engaged in academia — teaching Product Management at MIT AOE, Pune, and serving on the design jury panels at Avantika University and MIT Institute of Design. Leadership experience spans 12+ years managing multi-disciplinary, multi-location design teams (5 to 50+ members) across India, Europe, and North America. Strong track record in business development, account growth, design team scaling, and talent acquisition frameworks. Early career highlights include: Growth from Interactive Designer to Team Manager at Philips Design, leading UX for embedded and consumer products (TVs, appliances, DECT phones, mobile devices, in-car systems). Leadership roles in enterprise mobility and Android TV experience development with global tech giants. Directed UX for the world’s first Android television roll-out across Europe, North America, and Asia. Over the years, led 100+ design projects, pursued 100+ RFPs, and contributed to over $10M in design revenue, while maintaining a steadfast focus on design excellence, team mentoring, and user impact.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned UX leader in Consumer Electronics and Enterprise UX.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 27 yrs 11 mos
Career Highlights
- 25 years of UX leadership experience.
- Led high-impact projects for global brands.
- Trained over 100 professionals in UX-PM.
Work Experience
PeepalDesign
Chief Design Officer (4 yrs 1 mo)
Head Of Design (6 yrs 1 mo)
TP Vision
Senior Lead Consultant (3 yrs 5 mos)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
UX Lead, Principal Consultant, Mobile Service Practice (1 yr 2 mos)
Philips Design
Manager / Consultant Interaction Design (2 yrs 3 mos)
Emperian Design Solutions
Entrepreneur (8 mos)
Portlog FZE
GUI Lead (3 mos)
Philips
Designer Interactive Design (2 yrs 11 mos)
Sr. Designer (7 yrs 2 mos)
Craftsbridge India Pvt. Ltd.
Designer (6 mos)
Typographica
Visualizer (3 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Master of Design at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
G.D.Art at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
HSC at Pune Vidhyarthi Griha's College Of Engineering And Technology
SSC at Maharashtra Mandal