A warm welcome to a transformative leader who has a wealth of experience in the automotive and farm equipment industries – Mr. Ravindra Shahane. He has driven market growth through new market development, marketing, sales, product planning and strategic purchasing; building a legacy of successful ventures. Under his guidance, cars, MPVs and tractors across various price points, tailored to diverse market needs, have been conceptualised, developed and launched; demonstrating both versatility and innovation.

Mr. Shahane’s journey with Mahindra & Mahindra spans nearly 30 years, beginning right after his graduation. An alumnus of Mumbai University, he holds degrees in Production Engineering and a Masters of Financial Management. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in various milestones in Mahindra’s Farm and Automotive sectors. Highlights of his illustrious career include shaping the formative and growth years of Mahindra USA (MUSA), achieving market success with the New Bolero, Xylo & Verito (erstwhile Logan), project managing Renault Logan’s India operations, and driving the conceptulisation & success of new tractor platforms like the Novo, Yuvo and Jivo. Additionally, Mr. Shahane played a pivotal role in the global platform configurations across sub-compact, compact, small utility and large utility tractors for the K2 platform.

His career has been enriched by international experience, spanning continents such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Turkey, and India. By working with globally renowned companies, including Ford, Renault, Case-NH, and Zetor, Mr. Shahane has honed his expertise in navigating complex, multinational business dynamics. His roles have seen him lead cross-border teams, drive go-to-market strategies, oversee plant operations, and develop channels; all while building power brands that resonate with customers worldwide.

While taking over as the head of International Operations exports, he will continue to lead the Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector’s global Product Planning function.

He can be reached on his email [email protected] & he would love to have your views & suggestions on how to take Mahindra to even greater heights in your respective markets.

With Mr. Shahane at the helm, the future will be fuelled by his passion for excellence, innovation and growth. It’s upwards and onwards!

Mahindra’s success story gets richer with the appointment of Mr. Jagan Kurian as the new CEO of Sampo Rosenlew & Head of Europe, FES – Mahindra.

With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Kurian brings a wealth of experience in leading global businesses, building strong brands, turning around bankrupt companies and driving profitability across diverse markets.

An engineer by profession with a post-graduate degree in management, Mr. Kurian’s career at Mahindra spans 27 years, during which he has held various leadership positions within the group. Prior to his current assignment, he served as the CEO and Board Member of Swaraj Engines Limited (SEL). He also led Hisarlar in Turkey as CEO.

Additionally, Mr. Kurian has held senior positions at Mahindra Electric Mobility (Vice President), Mahindra’s China operations (Vice President, Sales & Marketing) and Mahindra Australia (National Head), accumulating over 15 years of international leadership experience. On the other hand, he has worked at Mahindra and other esteemed organisations for 15 years at the national level in India.

Mr. Kurian has successfully led teams to achieve ambitious goals throughout his career. His global perspective and deep understanding of the Indian and global business landscape make him an ideal leader to steer Mahindra’s rapidly growing operations toward continued success.

With his proven leadership and strategic vision, Mr. Kurian is poised to play a key role in Mahindra’s journey of innovation and growth. The Mahindra family looks forward to achieving new milestones under his guidance.