Harsh Goenka is a fifth-generation entrepreneur from one of India’s most renowned business families. Harsh adopts a modern management approach and is passionate about people and organisational potential. His philosophy stems from his experience and belief that happy people are creative and driven to excel.

Harsh took charge at the young age of 24 as the Managing Director of CEAT in 1983 and succeeded his father Dr R.P. Goenka as Chairman of RPG Group in 1990. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of KEC International, CEAT, RPG Life Sciences, Raychem RPG, and a Director of Bajaj Electricals. He is a member of IMD, Lausanne. He is also a member of FICCI and has been President of the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC). A strong advocate of innovation and creativity in the workplace, he has a passion for sports and arts. He is also an ardent collector of contemporary art and is known for his patronage towards young artists. Harsh Goenka has a BA in Economics from the University of Calcutta and an MBA from IMD.