Commenting on this appointment Mr.Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra Group, said, "Pawan has played an integral role in transforming the group's automotive product development capabilities, and has provided growth and strategic directions to both automotive and tractor business. I am confident that he will add tremendous value to the board by providing fresh insights and invaluable guidance on key issues facing the company."
"I am truly honoured and delighted to join the Mahindra Board.I look forward to the future with a greater sense of responsibility, and will strive to contribute my best to meet the long-term aspirations of all stakeholders," Executive Director and President (Automotive and Farm Equipment sectors) Pawan Goenka said Dr.Pawan Goenka, Executive Director and President (Automotive & Farm Equipment Services).
Dr. Goenka joined M&M in 1993 as general manager R&D and made the company's Auto Sector, R&D into a potent product development organization. He was responsible for the development of several new products including the iconic Scorpio SUV.
He became Executive Vice President-Product Development in September2001 and was promoted to the position of Chief Officer of the Automotive Sector in April 2003. In September 2005 he was appointed President (Automotive Sectoe) and in April 2010 he became President (Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors).
The appointment as Executive Director and President (Automotive & Farm Equipment Services) will come into effect from September 23, 2013.
About Mahindra
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.
A USD 16.2 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 155,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, after-market, information technology and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries.
In 2012, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list, a listing of the biggest and most powerful listed companies in the world. In 2013, the Mahindra Group received the Financial Times ‘Boldness in Business’ Award in the ‘Emerging Markets’ category. Visit us at www.mahindra.com
