MAUMEE, Ohio, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), a leading provider of propulsion
technologies in India for more
than 50 years, today announced that Gajanan
Gandhe is joining the company as country leader of Dana
India, effective today.
In this role, Mr. Gandhe will work across Dana, including the
company's business units, functional teams, and joint-venture
partners, to accelerate strategic and profitable growth.
Included in his responsibilities is the implementation of the
company's e-Mobility strategy in this important geographic market.
He will also be an active member on each of Dana's
India-based boards of
directors.
"India is one of the world's
largest industrial markets, and Mr. Gandhe brings proven leadership
experience in the mobility industry in India, as well as globally," said Antonio Valencia, senior vice president, global
electrification, China, and
India for Dana. "In
combination with our significant organic growth and the
acquisitions of Brevini, TM4, SME, and Oerlikon Drive Systems,
India is one of our largest
regions. We are excited to welcome Mr. Gandhe to the Dana
team as we continue to capitalize on this important growth
sector."
Mr. Gandhe brings to Dana significant leadership experience with
global multinational mobility companies. He most recently
served as executive director, India and vice president, South Asian/African
operations for International Automotive Components. In
addition, Mr. Gandhe has held leadership positions with Lear
Corporation, Dow Automotive, and General Motors. Mr. Gandhe
earned an MBA from Oakland University,
a Master of Science degree in engineering mechanics from
Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of
Science degree in civil engineering from the Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay. He also participated in Harvard Business School's Advanced Management
Program.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a world leader in
providing power-conveyance and energy-management solutions for
vehicles and machinery. The company's portfolio improves the
efficiency, performance, and sustainability of light vehicles,
commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. From axles,
driveshafts, and transmissions to electrodynamic, thermal, sealing,
and digital solutions, the company enables the propulsion of
conventional, hybrid, and electric-powered vehicles by supplying
nearly every vehicle and engine manufacturer in the world.
Founded in 1904, Dana employs more than 36,000 people who are
committed to delivering long-term value to customers. Based
in Maumee, Ohio, USA, and with
locations in 33 countries across six continents, the company
reported sales of $8.1 billion in
2018. Having established a dynamic, high-performance culture,
the company has been recognized globally as a top employer, with
significant honors in Asia,
India, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. Learn
more at www.dana.com.
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