Mr. Pranab Ghosh

Mr. Pranab Ghosh is an accomplished professional with over 34 years of experience in the automotive industry. He joined ACGL as CEO & ED on April 1, 2024. Prior to this role, from September 1, 2022, Mr. Ghosh served as Senior General Manager (Head – Manufacturing Engineering) in Commercial Vehicles Division of Tata Motors Limited. In this capacity, he was responsible for Process Engineering, Project planning, Capex Budgeting and execution, with a focus on developing manufacturing facilities, Capacities and infrastructure for new as well as existing products.

Mr. Ghosh held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Tata Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd. from July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022. During his leadership, he successfully managed various functions including manufacturing, finance, logistics, and quality. He introduced new commercial vehicle models in SA and also introduced various initiatives for Training, Capability Building and Productivity Improvements, significantly enhancing business processes and standardization.

Mr. Ghosh’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BIT (Mesra), Ranchi, India. Additionally, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from IGNOU, a Post Graduate Award in Business Management from Warwick University, UK, and completed a Program in Financial Management from UNISA, South Africa.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ghosh actively contributed to business excellence assessments based on the TATA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE MODEL, evaluating various Tata Group companies. He was a member of professional bodies such as the National Automotive Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), Institute of Directors of South Africa (IoDSA), and CII – IBF SA, demonstrating his commitment to industry best practices and standards.

Mr. Ghosh’s participation in global training and conferences, including programs at institutions like IIM Ahmedabad has earned him recognition. His diverse skill set encompasses project management, process engineering, strategic planning, financial management, and negotiation, making him a valuable asset in the automotive sector.