Prasad Bhatkhande

Prasad Bhatkhande is a seasoned professional in product and textile development, currently serving as Senior Manager of Product Development at Cintas since September 2022. Prior to this role, Prasad held the position of Senior Manager of Textile Development & Execution at Central Home Brands, where responsibilities included developing new fabrics, understanding customer requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Prasad's experience also includes serving as Supply Chain Textile Engineer at Central Home Brands and conducting research on acclimatizing fabrics at Eastern Michigan University. Earlier career experience includes working as an Executive Sales Representative at Alok Industries Ltd. Prasad holds an MBA and an MS in Apparel and Textiles from Eastern Michigan University, along with a Certificate in Product Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science and diploma in Textile from Shivaji University.