Mumbai, India: CEAT, a top tyre manufacturer, appointed Vishal Pawar as Senior VP – Global Sales and Supply Chain, signaling a key step in the company’s growth journey.
Vishal Pawar, VP for Replacement Sales, will succeed Saurav Mukherjee, who resigned after a successful four-year stint. Saurav played a key role in shaping the company’s global sales and supply chain strategies.
Vishal Pawar, with experience in engineering and management, began his career at TAFE Limited and later joined CEAT in various roles, including Category Head and Zonal Sales Head for the South since 2005.
In 2019, Pawar transitioned to Garware Technical Fibres before returning to CEAT, where he rose to become Vice President of India’s largest aftermarket sales division. His wealth of experience and proven track record make him the ideal candidate to lead CEAT’s global sales and supply chain efforts.
Arnab Banerjee, MD & CEO of CEAT, said, “We are thrilled to have Vishal step into this critical role. His deep understanding of the industry, combined with his strategic vision and leadership capabilities, makes him the perfect fit to drive our global sales and supply chain initiatives. I am confident that under his leadership, CEAT will continue to strengthen its market position and achieve new heights. I would also like to express our sincere thanks to Saurav Mukherjee for his significant contributions to the company. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
Mr. Vishal Pawar said, “I am excited to take on this new role and shall work towards taking CEAT to the next level in terms of driving market share and making it a premium brand in the years to come. My primary focus will be on capability development and strengthening processes, which I believe makes the strong foundation of any sustainable business.”
Following the movement of Saurav Mukherjee from the company on July 31, 2024, Vishal Pawar has taken on his new role with effect from July 1, 2024.
