Snehal Pawar, our esteemed ADI member, currently serves as the Design Chief for Alstom Asia. He holds a Master’s in Transportation and Automobile Design from the National Institute of Design,Ahmedabad (NID), as well as a qualification in Strategic Design Management from FHH, Germany. His extensive global experience includes significant roles at major automotive brands such as Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor Group, and Mahindra, where he has made substantial contributions to some of the most successful and groundbreaking design programs.

With over fifteen years of experience in automotive design, Snehal is well-regarded for his ability to build robust design infrastructures and cohesive teams that consistently deliver award-winning products, exemplifying his commitment to collective leadership and a design-led business vision. Beyond his professional accolades, Snehal's interests in organic farming, heritage crafts, theatre, and outdoor adventures reflect his personal values and inform his professional endeavours. He aims to enhance the crucial and reciprocal relationship between people and the planet while driving cross-disciplinary design strategies for the future of mobility, all while advocating for a better, brighter world through inclusive design practices across his various ongoing engagements.

His recent assignment at Alstom Transportation underscores his distinction in shaping the future of mobility by developing products and services that address the evolving needs of our society, particularly as we navigate the challenges posed by geopolitical upheavals, socio-cultural shifts, and technological advancements.

Snehal's collaborative approach, appetite for risk-taking, and commitment to social design impact position him among the leading thought leaders in today’s interdependent mobility landscape. He now serves as a distinguished member of CII’s National Advisory Committee for Design and Innovation, alongside his design advocacy and mentorship with NDBI at NID Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL on the Sustainable Mobility Program.