Ather Energy has announced the appointment of Surabhi Loshali as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Surabhi will be responsible for HR and administration functions. Surabhi brings over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, with deep expertise in people strategy, organisation development, talent management, large scale transformation and people analytics and […]
Former Managing Director of Hella India Lighting, Executive Committee Member of ACMA, and Chairman – Skilling & Mentor of the ACMA Aftermarket Committee joins the leadership team as Autoverse introduces a unified digital ecosystem designed to empower thousands of India’s independent workshops in their journey to offer credible, faster, and more reliable vehicle servicing. Autoverse […]
The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the global federation of automobile manufacturers, has elected Mr. Shailesh Chandra as its new President, effective November 1, 2025. Mr. Chandra, who currently serves as President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Managing Director & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric […]
The NIPSEA Group, a subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings, has appointed Mr. Sharad Malhotra as Managing Director of Nippon Paint India, effective 1 December 2025. He succeeds Mr. Jon Tan and will report directly to Mr. Wee Siew Kim, CEO of the Group and Co-President of Nippon Paint Holdings. Malhotra becomes the first Indian […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced that Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, has been designated as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hino Motors, with planned effect from April 1, 2026*. In this strategic role, Satyakam will lead Hino Motors’ global operations and transformation from Tokyo, Japan, marking a significant leadership appointment for […]
IndianOil has announced that Mr. Saumitra P. Srivastava has assumed charge as Director (Marketing) of the Corporation, bringing with him over three decades of distinguished service across diverse business functions. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee with a degree in Civil Engineering, Mr. Srivastava also holds an Executive MBA from the SP Jain Institute of Management […]
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced key leadership appointments and organisational changes to accelerate the company’s transformation and strengthen operational performance. Effective November 1, 2025, Mr. Andreas Moser, currently head of ZF’s Industrial Technology division, has been appointed to the Board of Management, where he will oversee […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Tarun Garg as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. This marks a historic milestone as Garg becomes the first Indian national to lead HMIL since its establishment 29 years ago. Currently serving as Whole-time […]
Varroc, a leading global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Mr. Avinash Chintawar as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 October 2025. He will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole-Time Director & CEO – Business I. In his new role, Mr. Chintawar will oversee the Operations Vertical within Business I, focusing on improving efficiencies, […]
Revolt Motors, India’s No.1 electric motorcycle brand, has appointed Roy Kurian as its new President, marking a significant step in the company’s journey toward scale, innovation, and global competitiveness. With over three decades of leadership experience across the automotive and electric mobility sectors, Mr. Kurian brings a proven track record of building brands, driving transformation, […]
Kia India, one of the country’s leading premium carmakers, has announced key leadership appointments to further accelerate its growth and strategic direction in the Indian market. The company has named Mr. Sunhack Park as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Mr. Joonsu Cho as Chief Business Officer (CBO), marking a significant step in its leadership evolution. […]
Mr. Manav Kapur, Director of Steelbird has been appointed as the Chairman of the Aftermarket Pillar of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). The aftermarket sector is a critical part of India’s automotive industry, supporting mobility, generating employment, and ensuring road safety. Under Mr. Kapur’s leadership, the Aftermarket Pillar will focus on advancing initiatives that strengthen competitiveness, promote deeper […]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body representing the Indian auto component industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Vikrampati Singhania, Managing Director, JK Fenner (India) Ltd., as President, ACMA for the 2025–26 term. The Association also announced Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President Designate. Welcoming […]
At a special meeting, the Supervisory Board of ZF Friedrichshafen AG decided to terminate the existing contractual relationship with the current CEO, Dr. Holger Klein, by mutual amicable agreement. He will leave the Board of Management on September 30, 2025. Mathias Miedreich, who has been a member of the Board of Management since January 2025 […]
Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body for skill development in the automotive sector under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,today announced the appointment of Mr. Vinkesh Gulati as its new chairperson. He succeeds F R Singhvi, who completed his tenure after steering the council through a period of expansion and reform. Mr. Gulati, a well-known figure […]