Rama Shankar Pandey is a purpose-driven business leader, entrepreneur, and automotive industry expert with over 28 years of experience in leadership, transformation, and ecosystem development across mobility and aftermarket sectors.
Rama Shankar Pandey currently serves as Mentor – ACMA Aftermarket, where he contributes to strengthening India’s automotive aftermarket ecosystem through strategic guidance, industry collaboration, and skill development initiatives. He is also Executive Director at Paracoat Products Ltd. and Co-founder of Autoverse Mobility Pvt. Ltd., focusing on innovation, mobility solutions, and future-ready business models.
He is widely recognized for his leadership in building high-performance organizations and driving sustainable growth. His career includes serving as Managing Director & CEO of Hella India Lighting Ltd. and CEO of Tata Green Batteries, where he led business transformation, brand repositioning, and operational excellence initiatives.
He is regarded as one of India’s youngest professional CEOs to lead a listed multinational company, with a strong track record in automotive aftermarket, consumer business, and mobility innovation. His expertise spans strategy, customer experience, organizational culture, and business turnaround.
An alumnus of premier institutions including IIM Bangalore, ISB Hyderabad, and NIT Calicut, he has received multiple recognitions such as the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award, ET Now CSR Leadership Award, and ET’s Most Promising Business Leader of Asia.
Beyond corporate leadership, he actively contributes to industry and society through roles with ACMA and sector skill councils, and initiatives such as Prayaas Bangalore (youth livelihood) and Drive Smart, Drive Safe (road safety awareness). He is also a keynote speaker, workplace culture advocate, and mentor to startups and young leaders.
Rama Shankar Pandey continues to influence India’s mobility and social ecosystem through purpose-led leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.
