Atul R Thakare, PhD in

Atul R Thakare, PhD

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Dy. General Manager at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Atul is a results-driven management professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Deputy General Manager at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). He is an expert in strategic marketing, business development, and branding. Colleagues praise him as a gifted negotiator, an excellent mentor, and a skilled leader.

Beyond his corporate role, Atul is a published author, speaker, and life coach dedicated to mentoring young professionals. He wrote a fictional book, "Affairs @ Corporate, " to share relatable insights about navigating the Indian corporate landscape. He is a passionate storyteller who enjoys blending professional guidance with engaging narratives.

He holds a PhD and authored a research paper on start-ups in Indias Electric Vehicle ecosystem, inspired by his professional interactions.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Dy. General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Priorities

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Sustainable Mobility
He is actively involved in promoting sustainable powertrains and smart, safe mobility solutions through his work and participation in industry symposiums like SIAT 2026.
Corporate Storytelling
Authored the book "Affairs @ Corporate, " using fiction to guide young Indian readers through the challenges and nuances of corporate life.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Dy. General Manager
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
9-2018 - 12-2024
Sr. Manager - Business Development & Corporate Planning
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
11-2015 - 8-2018
Head of Marketing Business Development
MAHARASHTRA AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
7-2013 - 3-2017
Marketing Manager
MAHARASHTRA AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
7-2012 - 7-2013
Head- Training & Placement
MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune
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Education
10-2014 - 11-2020
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
12-2005 - 12-2007
MBA
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University
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