Pankaj Dhamane — CEO
Visionary Automotive Design Executive with 28 years of transformative experience driving innovation in global mobility. Adept at fusing avant-garde aesthetics with precision engineering and human-centric design to deliver groundbreaking automotive solutions. Proven track record of aligning visionary brand strategies with evolving market trends, consumer behaviors, and disruptive technologies. Pioneer in building Advanced Design and Production Design Studios from inception to global prominence, leveraging expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and leadership of high-performing international teams. Skilled in end-to-end management of complex design programs, including Concept Car development and Production Design execution across exterior, interior, CMF, and perceived quality disciplines. Core Expertise: Strategic Design Leadership | Global Team Building & Operations Advanced Concept Development | Brand Identity Innovation Full-Cycle Project Execution (Concept to Production) Cross-Functional Collaboration with Engineering & Technical Teams Multicultural Stakeholder Engagement | Trend Forecasting & Technology Integration Recognized for elevating design excellence while optimizing workflows and fostering a culture of creative risk-taking. Passionate about mentoring talent and translating bold ideas into market-ready, future-forward automotive experiences.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned automotive design leader with extensive experience in innovative vehicle design and project management.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 25 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Project Management
- Design
Career Highlights
- 28 years of transformative experience in automotive design.
- Pioneer in building advanced design studios globally.
- Expert in aligning brand strategies with market trends.
Work Experience
Mahindra India Design Studio (M.I.D.S)
Vice President : Design (7 mos)
Senior General Manager : Design (1 yr 11 mos)
Senior Principal Designer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Renault Group
General Manager : Renault Design Center (9 mos)
Deputy General Manager : Renault Design Center (3 yrs 3 mos)
Assistant General Manager : Renault Design Center (1 yr 11 mos)
Senior Manager : Renault Design Center (2 yrs 7 mos)
Suzuki Motor Corporation Japan
Designer (1 yr 11 mos)
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Senior Manager : Design (9 yrs)
Knowtran Engineers Pvt . Ltd
Consultant (9 mos)
Bajaj Auto Ltd
Section Manager (2 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Master In Design at IIT Bombay
B.E. at Walchand College of Engineering(A Govt. Aided Autonomous Institute),SANGLI-M.S
HSC at Vivekanand College Kolhapur
at V S Khandekar Prashala Kolhapur