Pravin Rane

About Pravin Rane

I believe in setting my own benchmarks, guided by value addition, collaboration, and growth.Over the last 18 years, my work has spanned corporate affairs, government and institutional engagement, industry outreach, and international collaboration. I’ve had the opportunity to contribute across areas such as policy advocacy, business enablement, stakeholder engagement, public initiatives, and trade-linked collaborations, along with digital and revenue-oriented projects.What has remained constant is my focus on creating positive changes, whether by strengthening institutions, building capable teams, or encouraging the professional growth of colleagues around me.I value dedication, adaptability, and creativity in my work, and strongly believe that compassion and integrity go hand in hand with long-term success.Always open to meaningful conversations and collaborative work.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   CMA CGM

   Aug 2024 — Present · IN

   Corporate Affairs:Stakeholder Engagements – key customers, business partners, regulatory agencies Engagements with trade associations (CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, EU Chamber, Bombay Chamber, IMC, SIAM, AMTOI, BCHAA, IPGA, etc.) for partnerships and participation Interactions with French Embassy, Indo French Chamber, Bi-lateral trade bodies and Invest India Facilitating business leads through networking and provide business insights Nominations for regulatory meetings, trade exhibitions, industry visits, international trade events Government Liaison – Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Commerce Communication across the leadership team – India offices and the Headquarters in France Institutional Relationships for projects such as shipbuilding, container manufacturing, etc.CSR Coordination:Support coordination with NGO partners, including program planning, documentation, and periodic reviews, in collaboration with team members- Child Rights and You (CRY) India; Salaam Balak Trust (SBT), Mangrove and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, United Way Mumbai - Focus on Child Rights, Education, Nutrition, Mangrove conservation and Biodiversity, Sustainability Assist in defining program KPIs, milestones, and deliverables aligned with CSR objectives and statutory guidelines. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and progress tracking through reports, reviews, and field inputs. Support CSR budget planning, utilization tracking, and fund disbursement processes. Prepare inputs and documentation for internal reviews, approvals, and CSR committee processes. Enable employee volunteering initiatives through coordination, scheduling, and participation tracking. Assist in internal reporting and communication of CSR activities and outcomes.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Economics of Education

  2018 — 2023

• Pune University

  Master of Arts - MA, Economics

  2011 — 2013

• DG Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

  1996 — 1999