Rajesh Chandra Gole

Rajesh Chandra Gole is an experienced professional in the footwear industry, currently serving as a Senior Product/Commercialization Engineer at Columbia Sportswear Company since July 2022. In this role, Rajesh leads the engineering of footwear products and oversees the commercialization process from initial tech pack receipt to production readiness. Prior experience includes a Senior Technical Lead position at Impactiva, where Rajesh served as an Adidas certified Quality Auditor and managed quality control, product development, and material testing. Additional roles include Sr. Merchandiser at Tirubala International Pvt Ltd and Ski Enterprises, with responsibilities spanning merchandising, order management, and production planning. Rajesh's educational background includes an MBA from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and a diploma in Footwear Manufacturing and Designing Technology.