Sam Shalgaonkar is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in the textile and lifestyle products industry. He currently serves as the Senior Regional Sales Manager, overseeing Pantone’s South Asia business operations.

With a strong academic foundation in Textile Engineering, Mr. Shalgaonkar further honed his expertise by earning an MBA from the prestigious University of Pune, followed by a specialization in Foreign Trade from Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT).

His career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to international business and excellence in export operations:

• Began as Export Manager at Sanghi Spinners, a leading EOU textile spinning company
• Joined Japanese multinational MITSUI & COMPANY, Lifestyle Division, managing import-export operations for textile and lifestyle products
• Served as Vice President – Exports at Kaytee Corporation, a renowned Indian yarn and garment manufacturer
• Currently at Pantone, leveraging his sales acumen and market insights to drive regional growth