Abhishek Goel
About Abhishek Goel
Abhishek Goel is the Sales & Marketing Lead for Specialty Elastomers at ExxonMobil, focusing on the Indian subcontinent region. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra and previously worked at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Goel studied at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, where he pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from 2006 to 2010. His educational foundation in mechanical engineering laid the groundwork for his expertise in the automotive and elastomers industry. Additionally, his early education includes completing high school at Army School Hisar and middle school at OP Jindal Modern School.
Professional Background
Abhishek Goel is currently serving as the Sales & Marketing Lead for the Specialty Elastomers business at ExxonMobil for the Indian subcontinent region since 2018. His role includes spearheading growth strategies, market assessment, and execution tactics for elastomers. Prior to this, he worked at Maruti Suzuki India Limited as a Manager from 2010 to 2018, where he gained substantial experience in the automotive sector.
Specialty Elastomers Sales and Marketing
In his current role at ExxonMobil, Abhishek Goel leads the sales and marketing strategies for the Specialty Elastomers business. He has spearheaded growth strategies by assessing market needs and executing targeted approaches. His initiatives have helped in venturing into new market segments and applications, ensuring a steady growth momentum through pipeline development and stewardship.
Automotive Applications and Innovations
Abhishek Goel has been involved in leading a value chain mapping exercise for global automotive applications of elastomers, engaging with OEMs, system suppliers, molders, and raw material manufacturers. He has focused on improving tire performance by reducing rolling resistance and enhancing heat transfer, which in turn, boosts range and mileage for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. Additionally, he has worked on optimizing coolant hoses for efficiency and battery cases for cooling requirements and weight reduction.
Development in CASE Market
Another key focus for Abhishek Goel is leading the development of the CASE (Connected Autonomous Shared and Electric) market in South Asia. His efforts are concentrated on fostering technological advancements and market growth in this emerging sector, leveraging his expertise in the elastomers business to meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry.