BTech, IIT, BHU; MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Over 30 years' experience in managing large projects and operations. Veteran in the field of automotive tyres and telecom mobility sectors in India; has brought mobile telephony to masses by setting-up telecom infrastructure in remotest parts of India. Currently President, Group Strategy, Chief Branding Officer and Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra; concurrently Member of the Board of various group companies, including: Bristlecone, USA, Mahindra Retail, Mahindra First Choices Services; Member of the Investment Committee, Mahindra Partners, which oversees the group's foray into new ventures such as solar energy, retail, logistics & yachts.