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Rakesh Kalra

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Member of the Steering Committee at C4i4
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Rakesh Kalra is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years of experience, specializing in the automotive industry. A graduate of BITS Pilani with advanced management from Harvard, he has held CEO/MD roles at major companies like Mahindra Navistar and is currently a Corporate Advisor and Independent Director, leveraging his extensive expertise in strategic growth.

Outside of his corporate roles, Rakesh is a proud family man who openly celebrates the accomplishments of his children. He has shared his sons recognition as a business leader and his daughters participation in a creative arts challenge, showcasing his deep value for family success and personal passions.

People who have worked with him often describe him as a "visionary, " "forthright, " and "resolute" leader.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Member of the Steering Committee
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Automotive Sector
His entire career has been centered around the auto industry, including leadership roles at Mahindra Navistar, Foton, and Bharat Forge.
Strategic Growth
As a Chief Mentor for Strategic Growth and corporate advisor, he has a proven track record of guiding companies through expansion and globalization.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
Member of the Steering Committee
C4i4
10-2005
Independent Director/ Corporate Advisor
Auto/ Auto Ancillaries/ Food Processing companies
9-2014 - 6-2016
Chief Mentor-Strategic Growth
Bharat Forge Ltd
4-2011 - 8-2014
President/ Vice Chairman of Foton India Operations
Beiqi Foton Group, China
12-2006 - 3-2011
Managing Director
Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd.
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Education
1966 - 1971
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
1962 - 1966
Schooling
Little Flower, Hyderabad
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