Governing Council Members

Leaders Guiding ASDC’s Vision

With deep industry insight and visionary leadership, the Governing Council members shape ASDC’s initiatives to strengthen India’s automotive workforce.

Mr. Vinkesh Gulati

Mr. Vinkesh Gulati

President Chairperson - ASDC
Director - United Automobiles

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Mr. Vinkesh Gulati

President Chairperson - ASDC
Director - United Automobiles
Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj

Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj

Vice President Chairperson - ASDC
Operating Officer, Corporate Affairs, HMSI, Co-Chair, SIAM Skilling Group - Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Ltd.

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Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj

Vice President Chairperson - ASDC
Operating Officer, Corporate Affairs, HMSI, Co-Chair, SIAM Skilling Group - Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Ltd.
Mr. Rama Shankar Pandey

Mr. Rama Shankar Pandey

Treasurer - ASDC
Director (NE) - Paracoat Products Ltd.

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Mr. Rama Shankar Pandey

Treasurer - ASDC
Director (NE) - Paracoat Products Ltd.
Mr. C S Vigneshwar

Mr. C S Vigneshwar

Dy. Managing Directorr
Anaamalais Toyota

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Mr. C S Vigneshwar

Dy. Managing Directorr
Anaamalais Toyota

Born into a business family in Coimbatore, Mr. C S Vigneshwar spent his childhood in Chennai. Schooled in Don Bosco Chennai, he later graduated in Commerce out of Loyola College Chennai. He later pursued his MBA from GRD College Coimbatore before adding an MSc in International Business from Manchester Metropolitan University.

He joined family business in the year 2004, representing the third generation in the family. Today the business group known as the ARC group has interests in goods transportation, automobile dealerships, drinking water, packaged foods, green energy alternatives, farming, FMCG distribution and education. The group has gained a strong environmental focus to add to its existing pioneering HR and CSR way of thinking.

Mr. Vigneshwar has been a member of the Apex Consultative Committee of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles for the last 14 years. He has been part of the Toyota dealer Council for 11 years and served the Head of the Toyota India Service Dealer Council for the 7 years. He is also serving as the Area Commander for Home Guards in Coimbatore City. He has been a council member of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Federation for the last 12 years. Having visited more than 70 countries, he loves travel. His personal interests include camping, nature photography and off-roading. Having a day of learning at work and spending time with his family, friends and dogs is his definition of a fulfilled day.
Mr. Saharsh Damani

Mr. Saharsh Damani

CEO
FADA

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Mr. Saharsh Damani

CEO
FADA

As the first CEO of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Saharsh Damani brings more than two decades of experience in various liaising, M&A, strategy and research related roles. Saharsh is committed to driving FADA's work and supporting the Executive Committee, Council, and the wider Auto Dealer community in seeking solutions to issues related to the Auto Retail Industry.

Saharsh is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable Auto Retail Sector in India. He has a proven track record of taking Federations ahead in the game, having previously held roles at the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) and the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), the preeminent body of Digital Cable TV Operators and Television Broadcasters in India.

Aside from his expertise in Media & Entertainment, Saharsh has worked in various other industries such as Information Technology, Building Materials and Life Sciences, focusing on M&A, strategy, and research related areas.

Saharsh's commitment to the Auto Retail Industry is evident in his work on releasing Indian Auto Retail figures, which is a testament to his dedication to the industry. His achievements have been recognized and he was recently awarded Young Leader Award 40 under 40 in 2023 and India's Top Minds 2022 Award by The Brand Story.

Saharsh holds a degree in Accountancy Honours, followed by a Master's in Finance (Gold Medallist), CFA and MBA (Finance & Marketing).
Mr. Aditya Ganesh

Mr. Aditya Ganesh

President (Castings Division) | Strategy Head (Steering Division)
Rane Madras Ltd

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Mr. Aditya Ganesh

President (Castings Division) | Strategy Head (Steering Division)
Rane Madras Ltd
Mr. Sriram Viji

Mr. Sriram Viji

Managing Director
Brakes India Private Ltd.

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Mr. Sriram Viji

Managing Director
Brakes India Private Ltd.
Mr. Vinnie Mehta

Mr. Vinnie Mehta

Director General
ACMA

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Mr. Vinnie Mehta

Director General
ACMA
Mr. Vikrampati Singhania

Mr. Vikrampati Singhania

Managing Director
J.K. Fenner (India) Ltd.

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Mr. Vikrampati Singhania

Managing Director
J.K. Fenner (India) Ltd.
Mr. Natwar Kadel

Mr. Natwar Kadel

Chairman, SIAM Human Capital Group and Vertical Head – Human Resource
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

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Mr. Natwar Kadel

Chairman, SIAM Human Capital Group and Vertical Head – Human Resource
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
Mr. Ajay Sharma

Mr. Ajay Sharma

Vice President, Service, Motorcycle B.U.
Bajaj Auto Ltd

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Mr. Ajay Sharma

Vice President, Service, Motorcycle B.U.
Bajaj Auto Ltd
Mr. Rajesh Menon

Mr. Rajesh Menon

Director General
SIAM

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Mr. Rajesh Menon

Director General
SIAM
Mr. Rajesh Swaika

Mr. Rajesh Swaika

CFO, NSDC & NSDC INTERNATIONAL
National Skill Development Corporation

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Mr. Rajesh Swaika

CFO, NSDC & NSDC INTERNATIONAL
National Skill Development Corporation
Dr. Hanif Qureshi , IPS

Dr. Hanif Qureshi , IPS

Additional Secretary
Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI)

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Dr. Hanif Qureshi , IPS

Additional Secretary
Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI)

Dr. Hanif Qureshi is a TEDx speaker and an Indian Police Service officer borne on the Haryana cadre. After doing B.Tech (Elect). and M.Tech. (IT) Hanif completed his MBA (OB) and Ph.D. in organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) from the University of Cincinnati, USA. He is an active scholar who has published 38 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and has written 2 books. As the Chief Executive Officer of Haryana Wakf Board, he established the Mewat Engineering College at Nuh, Haryana. As Secretary, Dept of New and Renewable Energy, Govt of Haryana, he contributed towards many renewable energy policies and programs including PM Kusum scheme, Solar rooftop programme, biofuel policy, EV policy etc. He has served as the Superintendent of Police of eight districts in Haryana and IGP of Hisar and Karnal ranges, apart from being the Commissioner of Police, in Faridabad, and Panchkula Haryana. He is the CEO of the National Automotive Board, which supervises iCAT, Manesar, GARC, Chennai, and NATRAX, Indore. As Additional Secretary (Automobiles), Govt. of India, Dr. Qureshi has worked for the modernization of the Indian automobile industry. He administers the PM E Drive Scheme, PSM, SPMECI, PLI Auto and PLI ACC schemes in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India.
Mr. Manish Kumar

Mr. Manish Kumar

Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Heavy Industries, MOHI

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Mr. Manish Kumar

Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Heavy Industries, MOHI
Dr. Neetu Bhagat

Dr. Neetu Bhagat

Deputy Director, Cell Head
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)

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Dr. Neetu Bhagat

Deputy Director, Cell Head
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
Prof. N. Ramesh Babu

Prof. N. Ramesh Babu

Professor Emeritus & Secretary, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre, Centre, IIT Madras,
Ministry of Education (MoE)

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Prof. N. Ramesh Babu

Professor Emeritus & Secretary, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre, Centre, IIT Madras,
Ministry of Education (MoE)
Dr. Avichal Kapur

Dr. Avichal Kapur

Joint Secretary
University Grants Commission (UGC)

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Dr. Avichal Kapur

Joint Secretary
University Grants Commission (UGC)