BMW Group India has appointed Vikram Pawah as the President, effective from 1st August 2020. He will also continue in his present role of CEO of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand.
Vikram Pawah has been with luxury car giant since 2017 and he joined the Group as President of BMW Group India. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand.
The sudden demise of Rudratej Singh, President and CEO, created an unprecedented situation at BMW Group India. Arlindo Teixeira, Chief Financial Officer has been carrying out the role as acting President. Pawah will take the place of Rudratej Singh.
Commenting on his appointment, Hendrik von Kuenheim, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group, said, “Under the leadership of Vikram Pawah, BMW Group has successfully stood ground in a fiercely competitive environment and gained significant momentum in both Indian and Australian luxury car markets.”
He also said, “As a priority market, India presents tremendous potential for future growth and development of the luxury automotive segment. Pawah brings excellent preconditions to navigate BMW Group India in a challenging business situation due the ongoing corona pandemic. We are confident that his strategic thinking, hands-on approach and ability to drive people will navigate the organisation in these turbulent times.”
