Automotive Design Planet
Gayatri Keskar
Dr. Gayatri Keskar is a trusted advisor to globally acclaimed brands, arming them with best practices from concept to production. She has a deep understanding of the material innovation landscape, proficiency in product development, and a passion for identifying holistic approaches for harmonizing materials, processes, and technologies to address pressing industry challenges and meet the market's shifting demands. Throughout her career, Dr. Keskar has led cross-functional teams and fostered collaborations with key stakeholders across academic, corporate, and government organizations to advance the consumer goods industry with purpose-driven innovation. As a distinguished member of the Fast Company Executive Board, Dr. Keskar stands as an expert consultant for start-ups and Fortune 100/500 companies, including NBCUniversal, Nike, Microsoft, Ford, Hunter Douglas, and Estée Lauder, offering cross-industry insights to enable the development of impact-centered positive products and experiences.