Pankaj Dhamane

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India25 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 28 years of transformative experience in automotive design.
  • Pioneer in building advanced design studios globally.
  • Expert in aligning brand strategies with market trends.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned automotive design leader with extensive experience in innovative vehicle design and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementDesign

Other Skills

ManagementStylingSketchingAutomotive DesignIdeationDesign ManagementIndustrial DesignAutomotiveVehiclesAutomobileInterior DesignIdea GenerationAlias Studio ToolsRendering3D visualization

About

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.

Experience

Mahindra india design studio (m.i.d.s)

3 roles

Vice President : Design

Promoted

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos

  • :: UDO (उड़ो) (2026)
  • :: XUV 7XO (2026)
  • :: XEV 9S (2025)
  • :: Vision X (2025)
  • :: Vision S (2025)

Senior General Manager : Design

Promoted

Aug 2023Jul 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • :: XEV 9E (2024)
  • :: BE 6 (2024) Industrialization Support
  • :: VEERO (2024)
  • :: THAR ROXX (2024)
  • :: XUV 3XO (2024)

Senior Principal Designer

Jun 2021Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • :: Global Pick up Concept (2023), revealed in South Africa
  • :: OJA Tractor Range (2023) revealed in South Africa
  • :: XUV.e8 and XUV.e9 Concepts (2022), revealed in UK
Project ManagementManagementDesignStyling

Renault group

4 roles

General Manager : Renault Design Center

Aug 2020May 2021 · 9 mos

  • :: Renault KIGER (2021)
  • :: Renault KIGER Concept (2020)
Project ManagementManagementDesignStyling

Deputy General Manager : Renault Design Center

Promoted

Apr 2017Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • :: Renault KWID Phase 2 (2019)
  • :: Renault DUSTER Phase 3 (2019)
  • :: Renault TRIBER (2019)
  • :: Renault City K-ZE (Kwid EV China) (2019)
Project ManagementManagementDesignStyling

Assistant General Manager : Renault Design Center

Apr 2015Mar 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • :: Renault KWID Climber (2017)
  • :: Renault KWID- Brazil (2017)
  • :: Renault KWID Racer and Climber Concept (2016)
  • :: Renault DUSTER Phase 2 (2016)
  • :: Renault KWID (2015)
Project ManagementManagementDesignStyling

Senior Manager : Renault Design Center

Aug 2012Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Project ManagementManagementDesignStyling

Suzuki motor corporation japan

Designer

Apr 2004Mar 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Worked on Vehicle Exterior and Interior Design
DesignStyling

Maruti suzuki india limited

Senior Manager : Design

Jul 2003Jul 2012 · 9 yrs · Gurgaon, India

  • Vehicle Exterior and Interior Styling/Design::
  • :: New Alto K10 (2014)::Chief Designer (Exterior & Interior)
  • :: Alto 800 (2012) :: Interior Design Manager
  • :: New Swift Dzire (2011) :: Exterior Lead Designer
  • :: Alto K10 (2010) :: Exterior Lead Designer
  • :: Concept R3 (Auto Expo 2010) :: Chief Designer
  • :: Swift Dzire (2008) :: Exterior Lead Designer
  • :: A-star Concept car (Auto Expo 2008): Contributing Exterior and Interior Designer
  • :: Suzuki APV Arena (Auto Expo 2008) :: Interior Lead Designer
  • :: Zen Estilo (2006) :: Exterior Lead Designer
  • :: Maruti 800 Face lift (2004) :: Contributing Exterior Designer
ManagementDesignStyling

Knowtran engineers pvt . ltd

Consultant

Sep 2000Jun 2001 · 9 mos

  • Consultant.
DesignStyling

Bajaj auto ltd

Section Manager

Jul 1998Sep 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Worked as Section Manager.

Education

IIT Bombay

Master In Design — Industrial Design

Jan 2001Jan 2003

Walchand College of Engineering(A Govt. Aided Autonomous Institute),SANGLI-M.S

B.E. — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1994Jan 1998

Vivekanand College Kolhapur

HSC

Jan 1992Jan 1994

V S Khandekar Prashala Kolhapur

Jan 1982Jan 1992

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