Samarendra Deshpande
Function Head, Product Design and Development @ CNH
- Role
- Function Head, Product Design and Development at Cnh India Technology Center
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samarendra Deshpande
With over 24 years of engineering leadership and R&D expertise, I have led high-performing teams in the design, development, and integration of off-highway vehicles, automotive systems, and e-mobility technologies. Over two decades of experience working with global teams across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia have shaped my ability to drive innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth in complex, cross-cultural environments.Key Highlights:Leadership Excellence: Directed multi-disciplinary engineering teams of 300+ professionals across product design, verification & validation, and simulation, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across geographies.Product Development: Led end-to-end design and development initiatives for vehicle structures, hydraulics, driveline, engine enclosures, cabs, electrical systems, and electrification programs.Global Test Operations: Served as site lead for a 17-acre state-of-the-art vehicle test facility; expanded global testing capabilities and partnerships in India, the USA, Brazil, and China.International Collaboration: Operated effectively within a global matrix organization, completing multiple short- and mid-term assignments in the US and Germany (2002–2025).People Development: Recognized as a strong people leader dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and developing future engineering and technical leaders.Strategic & Operational Impact: Delivered multiple strategic, technical, and operational initiatives that enhanced cross-functional collaboration and generated measurable business outcomes.Driven by innovation, global teamwork, and a passion for developing talent, I continue to seek challenges that demand visionary leadership and deliver lasting organizational impact.
Experience
Function Head, Product Design and Development
Apr 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Education
Shivaji University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Master of Technology - MTech
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