Dinanath Kholkar, a seasoned technology leader and strategic business executive with over three decades of industry experience, has been appointed Director of Pune International Centre (PIC). In this capacity, he will contribute to deepening the organisation’s strategic initiatives and advancing its mission to foster research, collaboration, and socio-economic impact across sectors.

Mr. Kholkar’s distinguished career encompasses senior leadership roles in global technology and consulting environments as well as strategic advisory positions. His expertise spans analytics, partner ecosystems, digital transformation, and organisational leadership. Prior to this appointment, he served in key leadership roles shaping analytics, insights and partner strategy for multinational organisations, while also engaging with academic and industry bodies to promote innovation and high-impact collaboration.

At PIC, Mr. Kholkar will work to enhance research frameworks, nurture stakeholder engagement, and support initiatives that bridge industry, academia and public policy. His appointment reinforces a strong leadership trajectory for PIC as it drives forward its agenda on national innovation ecosystems and sustainable development.