Dhaval Nanavati

Dhaval Nanavati has a rich professional background with extensive leadership experience in various industries. Dhaval is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Ascenso Tyres since November 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of President and Board Member at Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. from January 2018 to July 2022. Before that, they worked at Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. where they held multiple roles including Senior Vice President and Business Development in North America Sales as well as President South America Business from 2013 to December 2017. Dhaval also served as the President of Strategic Initiatives in Mumbai, India for Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. between 2011 and 2013. Dhaval Nanavati's previous experience includes working as the President at Pidilite Industries Ltd from 2007 to 2009, as the COO (USA Operations) at hubergroup from 2002 to 2007, and as the General Manager in Mumbai, India at MHM Holding GmbH from 1999 to 2001. Dhaval started their career at Arvind Limited where they served as a Manager from 1993 to 1999.

Dhaval Nanavati holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from MIT Sloan School of Management, with a focus on Business Administration and Management. Dhaval also received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering from Lukhdhirji Engineering College - Morbi. Additionally, they have a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Institute of Management, Nirma University, with a specialization in General Management. Dhaval has also completed an Advanced Management Program (AMP) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. In 2019, they obtained a certification in Game Theory for Strategic Advantage from MIT Sloan School of Management.