CEAT, a tyre manufacturer, today announced the promotion of Vishal Pawar to the role of Senior Vice President – Global Sales and Supply Chain. This notable leadership transition signifies a new chapter in CEAT’s growth trajectory.
Vishal Pawar, previously the Vice President leading replacement sales, will succeed Saurav Mukherjee, who has resigned after a successful four-year tenure in the role. Mukherjee’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping the company’s global sales and supply chain strategies.
Vishal Pawar brings a wealth of experience to his new position. An engineering graduate from the College of Engineering Pune and a management graduate from SIBM, he began his career with TAFE Limited in Chennai as a Management Trainee. He joined CEAT in 2005 as Category Head before transitioning to sales, where he excelled as the Zonal Sales Head for the South. In 2019, Pawar moved to Garware Technical Fibres before returning to CEAT, where he advanced to become Vice President of India’s largest aftermarket sales division. His extensive experience and proven track record make him the ideal candidate to lead CEAT’s global sales and supply chain efforts.
Arnab Banerjee, MD and CEO of CEAT, stated, “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 endeavors.”
Vishal Pawar said, “I am excited to take on this new role and work towards elevating CEAT’s market share and positioning it as a premium brand in the years to come. My primary focus will be on capability development and process enhancement, which I believe form the strong foundation of any sustainable business.”
