Vikram Hande is a seasoned professional in the automotive refinishing industry, currently serving as General Manager for South India at Nippon Paint India since January 2024. Prior to this role, Vikram held various positions at Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd from May 2014 to February 2024, including Segment Head for Premium Business and Zonal Business Manager overseeing operations across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. Earlier experiences include Sales Manager and Sr Area Sales Manager roles at Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd, as well as Area Manager for DuPont Performance Coatings and Technical Executive at Asian PPG Industries Limited. Vikram holds a PGDBA in Sales and Marketing from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Karnataka Board.