P B Balaji Named First Indian CEO Of Jaguar Land Rover By Tata Group
- P B Balaji to assume CEO role in November 2025
- First Indian leader in Jaguar Land Rover’s history
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed P B Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the first time an Indian will lead the iconic British luxury carmaker. The announcement followed approval by the company’s Board of Directors on August 4, 2025.
Balaji will take over the role in November 2025 succeeding Adrian Mardell, who is retiring after a long 35 year tenure with JLR, including three years as CEO. Mardell will stay on for a transition period to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities
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Transition Plan
Board Approval And Selection Process
The search for a suitable candidate to lead the company had been ongoing for months. After careful consideration, the Board chose Balaji based on his experience and deep understanding of the business. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, and Tata Sons, praised Mardell for his contributions and expressed confidence in Balaji’s ability to lead the company forward.
Balaji’s Experience
Currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer at Tata Motors Group, Balaji has over three decades of experience across the automotive and consumer goods industries. He has managed finance and supply chain operations at a global scale and worked in multicultural settings across Mumbai, London, Singapore and Switzerland.
Balaji is a graduate of IIT-Chennai with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM. His time at Tata Motors has seen him closely involved with the successful transformation of the company.
Balaji’s Vision
Upon confirmation of his appointment Balaji expressed gratitude and enthusiasm for the role. He said he has grown to know and appreciate the company and its globally respected brands over the past eight years. He emphasized working closely with the leadership team to take the business to greater heights.
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