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Sharad Agarwal Head, Lamborghini India S harad Agarwal has been the Head of Lamborghini India in 2016. An MBA fromManagement Institute (TAPMI) in Manipal, he has been associated with the automobile industry in the country for over 15 years. Prior to joining Lamborghini, he was with Audi India since May 2012, heading corporate sales, fleet and leasing and financial services. He moved to Head of Field Forces in 2013. He has worked with companies like Zuari Industries, TVS Motor Company and Mahindra First Choice in the past. At Lamborghini, Agarwal is responsible for overseeing the functions of sales, marketing, after-sales and network development. Although India is a relatively small market for Lamborghini, the Italian supercar manufacturer remains bullish in its activities here, predicting substantial growth in the next five years. “The Indian luxury market has immense potential to grow, despite complex challenges. We need to be innovative in our approach, create unique and bespoke experiences to differentiate ourselves in the market and have a long-term vision and perseverance to succeed.” Vikram Pawah President & CEO, BMW Group India A n IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Pawah has incomparable experience in the luxury automobile industry, having worked with Honda, Harley Davidson and BMW for the past two decades and more. He has been with the BMW group since 2017, where he joined as the President, left for two years as the CEO of BMW group Australia and New Zealand, and took up the role of CEO and President BMW India from August 2020. Pawah loves Barcelona and coastal towns in Basque Country for its culture, art, food and vibes. Found on Friday with his favourite beer, Mondays will however find him in a different avatar, “waiting to make a dent in the universe.” “Luxury is responsible consumption of what one aspires for. It is all about self-expression.” | 25 24 |