Richard P. Haas Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Automotive New Product Development

    DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, July 10, 2013, Richard P. Haas, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Product Development for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success.

Mr. Haas has 32 years of experience in the industry, with two years in his current role. His area of expertise is Automotive OEM New Product Development - directing all product design, product programs and engineering. Mr. Haas' mission is to to expand the company globally.
He previously worked with Tesla Motors and was at Ford Motor Company for 28 years. He has held a number of international assignments, with each employment position culminating in additional responsibilities -- leading to his current position.

Mr. Haas believes success means learning and improving every day - day after day -- and having an intense passion and focus for the industry -- as well as fostering and developing deep respect for all people as a cultural norm. He grew up in Detroit - fascinated by the autmotive industry - and was encouraged by an uncle who guided him into the local car culture as a pre-teen.

He has an MBA, graduating in 1989, and a Bachelor of Science in engineering, graduating in 1981, both from the University of Michigan. He has a passion for developing high performing/high energy teams, fundametal engineering and classic car restoration. From 1988 through 2008, he was the Customer Relations Area Manager (volunteer) for the Detroit Grand Prix Association.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is a Global Multinational corporation operating in over 100 countries and generating revenue of over $16 billion USD - its primary business being Automotive and Farm Sector products, which provide around 2/3rds of the company's revenue. Other subsidiaries include component manufacturing, IT and engineering services -- and many other sectors including aerospace, defense, energy, financial services, real estate, and leisure and hospitality.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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