Raghuraj Deshpande
About Raghuraj Deshpande
Raghuraj Deshpande is the Managing Director at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions in India, with extensive experience in the automotive body solutions sector.
Company
Raghuraj Deshpande is currently the Managing Director of thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions in India. He has been instrumental in leading the company's operations across various functions, including Sales, Project Management, Design and Engineering, Assembly, and Commissioning.
Title
Raghuraj Deshpande holds the title of Managing Director at thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions. In this role, he oversees the India operations and has a direct impact on the company's strategic direction and performance in the regional market.
Education and Expertise
Deshpande has a diverse educational background, having completed an Accelerated General Management Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2021-2022). He also holds an MS in Manufacturing Management from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (2009-2011), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Savitribai Phule Pune University (2003-2007). His expertise spans across technical sales, project management, and automotive body solutions.
Background
Prior to his current role, Deshpande served as Head of Car Body Solutions at thyssenkrupp System Engineering (2019-2020). He was also the Head of BD, Sales & Proposals at thyssenkrupp System Engineering (2016-2019). Before joining thyssenkrupp, he worked at FANUC India Pvt Ltd as a Sales Manager and held various key positions at KUKA Systems GmbH and Tal Manufacturing Solutions Limited. His career includes significant international experience, having worked in Germany as Key Account Manager for KUKA Systems GmbH.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Raghuraj Deshpande has accumulated extensive experience in the automotive body solutions sector. His roles have involved leading various departments and overseeing critical functions in both Indian and international markets. His leadership at thyssenkrupp and KUKA Systems GmbH has made him a seasoned professional in technical sales and project management within the industry.