Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has elevated Pawan Goenka, President of Automotive and Farm Equipment sectors, as Executive Director.

He will now be designated as Executive Director and President (Automotive & Farm Equipment sectors), the company said in a statement today.

“Pawan has played an integral role in transforming the Group’s automotive product development capabilities, and has provided growth and strategic direction to both automotive and tractor businesses. 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,” said Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group.

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 organisation. He was responsible for the development of several new products, including the sports utility vechile Scorpio.

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