Dana Incorporated ropes in Gajanan Gandhe as country leader of Dana India

Dana Incorporated has announced that Gajanan Gandhe is joining the company as country leader of Dana India.

In this role, Gandhe will work across Dana, including the company's business units, functional teams, and joint-venture partners, to accelerate strategic and profitable growth. Included in his responsibilities is the implementation of the company's e-Mobility strategy in this important geographic market. He will also be an active member on each of Dana's India-based boards of directors.

Antonio Valencia, senior vice president, global electrification, China and India for Dana, says, "India is one of the world's largest industrial markets, and Gandhe brings proven leadership experience in the mobility industry in India, as well as globally. In combination with our significant organic growth and the acquisitions of Brevini, TM4, SME, and Oerlikon Drive Systems, India is one of our largest regions. We are excited to welcome Gandhe to the Dana team as we continue to capitalize on this important growth sector."

Gandhe brings to Dana significant leadership experience with global multinational mobility companies. He most recently served as executive director, India and vice president, South Asian/African operations for International Automotive Components. In addition, Gandhe has held leadership positions with Lear Corporation, Dow Automotive, and General Motors. Gandhe earned an MBA from Oakland University, a Master of Science degree in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He also participated in Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.