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Singapore, September 1– FEST, an EV tech pioneer and manufacturer of electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) and software solutions, appoints Narendra Karadia as its Chief Design Officer (CDO). With over 30 years of global experience in car design, Narendra brings extensive expertise in both exterior and interior design to FEST, further strengthening the company's commitment to delivering innovative and visually appealing mobility solutions.
Throughout his career, he has worked in various countries such as the United Kingdom , Germany, the United States and China, gaining comprehensive global design expertise. After graduating from the Art Centre Europe in Switzerland, he began his illustrious career in the automotive industry as a designer at VW in Germany, where he played a vital role in shaping the interior design language of the brand. During his time at VW, Narendra contributed to the creation of captivating interior spaces that combined functionality with aesthetic appeal, which ultimately resulted in VW Touareg's acclaimed interior.
Following his successful tenure at VW, Narendra joined Ford in Germany as a Senior Interior Designer and was quickly promoted to Chief designer. In this new role, he demonstrated his talent and creativity by designing interiors that embodied the brand's values while incorporating innovative features seen in the global success of the Ford Fiesta and Transit van to name a few. During his tenure at JLR he penned the New Range Rover Interior, which was lauded by many to be the most luxurious interior in the world at the time.
During his time at Audi Design as a Manager, Narendra has overseen all Audi Design-related work and participated in global projects. Narendra's experience also includes his tenure as a manager at Geely Design, where he was responsible for various programs and platforms, including commercial vehicles. His involvement extended to other commercial vehicles under Geely, LEVC and Farizon Auto. "We are delighted to welcome Narendra Karadia as our Chief Design Officer," stressed Alishir Khalil, CEO of FEST. "His deep experience in automotive design, combined with his passion for sustainability, make him the ideal leader for our design team. I am confident that he will help FEST to create the next generation of strikingly designed e-LCVs that will transform the future of urban mobility and logistics."
"I am honored to join FEST at this pivotal moment in the company’s history,” said Narendra. “I am sure that FEST has the potential to be a major player in the global e-LCV market, and I am eager to contribute to the company’s success."
FEST is an EV tech pioneer and manufacturer of electric light commercial vehicles and AI-based fleet and vehicle management integrated solutions. With a clear mission to transform and redefine the future of urban mobility, FEST aims to provide customers with innovative e-LCVs and integrated intelligent software solutions that optimize overall total cost of ownership (TCO) performance, improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Focusing on urban logistics with a customer and business-centric approach, FEST ensures that all its products and services are designed to increase overall value for customers in this segment. The company takes pride in actively contributing to the decarbonization of society by providing integrated technologies that help companies have a positive impact on CO2 reduction.
