Shashwath Bolar — Head of Design
Shashwath Bolar is a distinguished automotive design leader with over 19 years of experience in shaping the future of mobility for mass markets. As Head of Design at Greaves Electric Mobility in Bengaluru, he is focused on defining user experiences and aesthetics for India's rapidly growing electric vehicle landscape. His rich career includes work with leading global brands such as Tata Motors, Bajaj, and Nissan - Ashok Leyland. He has been refined through critical international assignments across Austria, UK, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and Switzerland. This expansive global perspective allows him to seamlessly integrate world-class design standards with deep local market context. A firm believer in the power of design to drive societal change, Shashwath champions a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to product development. His core mission is to leverage design to directly improve the lives of millions through sustainable, accessible, and well-engineered mobility solutions. His strategic and technical background, anchored by a Masters in Automotive Design from Coventry University, UK, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from RV College, Bengaluru, uniquely positions him to lead complex programs at the intersection of technology and human centered design. A brief selection of my work can be reviewed here: https://www.behance.net/bolardesign
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in automotive design with a focus on electric mobility solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 19 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Design Strategy
- Automotive Design
Career Highlights
- 19 years of experience in automotive design leadership.
- Led award-winning electric vehicle designs.
- Advocated for India's design and innovation ecosystem.
Work Experience
Confederation of Indian Industry
Member - CII National Committee on Design & Innovation (2025 -26) (11 mos)
Greaves Electric Mobility
Head of Design (3 yrs 6 mos)
Bajaj Auto Ltd
Head / Manager - Color, Trim & Graphics (5 yrs 5 mos)
Tata Motors
Lead Designer (11 mos)
Senior Designer (3 yrs 6 mos)
Tata Motors Design, UK
Senior Designer (3 mos)
National Institute of Design
Visiting Faculty (13 yrs 9 mos)
Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies Ltd
Lead Designer (3 yrs 7 mos)
Design Storz
Transportation Designer (6 mos)
Fiat Group , Italy
Sponsored Student (3 mos)
Tata Elxsi
Design Intern (8 mos)
Delphi
Graduate Engineering Trainee (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) at Coventry University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Rasthreya Vidyalaya college of engineering
at Basel Misson English Medium High School
