Pratap Shergill
About Pratap Shergill
Pratap Shergill serves as the VP of Product at AutoFi, where he focuses on enhancing consumer experiences in the automotive industry through technology. With a background that includes leadership roles at Rocket Internet GmbH and Cars.com, he has extensive experience in product management and strategic innovation.
Current Role at AutoFi
Pratap Shergill serves as the Vice President of Product at AutoFi, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing consumer experiences in the automotive industry by integrating finance-based shopping experiences. His work involves leveraging partnerships with leading financial institutions to innovate vehicle purchasing and financing processes. Shergill's leadership in product development aims to transform how consumers interact with automotive commerce.
Previous Experience at AutoFi
Before his current role, Pratap Shergill worked at AutoFi as the Director of Product Management from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development and implementation of product strategies that aligned with the company's vision. His experience at AutoFi has been instrumental in shaping his approach to product management in the automotive sector.
Professional Background
Pratap Shergill has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in product management and leadership. He was a Managing Director at Rocket Internet GmbH from 2012 to 2014 and served as Head of Product at DoTimely from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Product Manager at Cars.com from 2015 to 2017. His early career included a role as Project Leader at International Paper from 2006 to 2009 and co-founding playmonks from 2009 to 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Pratap Shergill holds an MBA in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a BBA in Information Systems from Lubar College of Business, studying from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management and innovation in the automotive industry.
Advisory Role at DoTimely
In addition to his current role at AutoFi, Pratap Shergill has served as an Advisor at DoTimely since 2018. His advisory position allows him to leverage his expertise in product development and management to guide the company in its strategic initiatives. This role complements his extensive experience in the automotive and technology sectors.