VST Group
Prathap DS is an experienced professional in sales and marketing with a strong background in leadership roles. Currently serving as the Business Head of Sales and Marketing at VST Group since January 2023, Prathap previously held the position of General Manager at Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd from February 2022 to January 2023. Prior to that, Prathap was the Head of Sales at Volkswagen Bangalore North from June 2019 to January 2023, showcasing a solid track record in the automotive industry.
VST Group
VST Group is a 111-year-old Business House based in Bangalore dealing in multiple luxury and sports car franchises including Porsche, Mercedez_Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ducati. The Group have a large manufacturing vertical along with multiple interests in real estate and financial services. The group is led by the 4th generation with a Vision to sustain Growth that delivers Excellence with Innovation.The goal is to reach a turnover of Rs.10, 000 Crores in the near future. Business Sectors: VST Group is one of the largest and diverse automobile franchise groups in the country dealing in 10 different brands. VST Supercars (Porsche) VST Titanium (Mercedes – Benz) VST Grandeur (Jaguar & Land Rover) VST Ducati VST Central (KIA) Volkswagen Palace Cross India Garage BLR (Mahindra) VST Motor (TATA) Metro & Chennai Ford City Honda Manufacturing: VST Tillers Tractors is a listed manufacturing entity making tractors, power tillers and other agriculture implements, with a network of over 500 dealers across India and a presence in over 20 countries worldwide. The company is the largest manufacturer of power tillers in India and the tractors meet EU standards with two manufacturing plants around Bangalore. Financial services: Gove Finance Limited, was formed in 1983 with the aim of providing support to clientele in the commercial vehicle sector. Today it is one of South India’s foremost financial service providers in the auto and machinery sector.