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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Hardeep Singh Brar appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group India
VMPL Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 8: BMW Group India has announced a change in personnel at the helm with Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar being appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 September 2025. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar succeeds Mr. Vikram Pawah who is taking charge as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group said, "India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understating of Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here. We would like to thank Mr. Vikram Pawah for his immense contribution towards strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development." Mr. Brar brings more than thirty years of rich experience in Indian automotive industry, having held numerous senior management positions. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India. Prior to this, Mr. Brar's diverse experience included leading core functions of sales, marketing, customer experience, network development and corporate strategy across several brands including Maruti-Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor and Great Wall Motor Company. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School's Senior Executive Leadership Program. Mr. Vikram Pawah has been with the BMW Group since 2017 and has successfully led the company's operations in both India (2017 - 2018 and 2020 - 2025) as well as Australia (2018 - 2020). In recent years, Mr. Pawah strongly fixed BMW Group India's gaze on expanding market share through new opportunities and target groups, and taking electric mobility, digitalization, retail experience and customer centricity to the next level. BMW Group India With BMW, MINI and Motorrad, the BMW Group has its sight set firmly on the premium sector of the Indian automobile market. BMW India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group and is headquartered in Gurugram (National Capital Region). BMW India started operations in 2007. The wide range of its activities include a manufacturing plant in Chennai, a regional distribution centre in Pune, a training centre in Gurugram and development of a dealer organisation across major metropolitan centres of the country. BMW Group Plant Chennai locally produces 10 car models. MINI has successfully established itself as a premium small car brand in India since its launch in January 2012. BMW Motorrad officially started its operations as a part of the Indian subsidiary of BMW Group in April 2017. With BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad, BMW Group India currently has over 80 touchpoints across the country. If you have any queries, please contact: BMW Group India Richa Sharma, Head of Press and Corporate Affairs Cell: +91 99100 22148; Email: Internet: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Instagram:
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Hardeep Singh Brar Joins BMW Group India As President And CEO
BMW Group India has made changes in its senior management with the appointment of Hardeep Singh Brar as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 September 2025. Before this role, he was part of Kia India as the Senior Vice President and the National Head of Sales & Marketing. He recently stepped down from the role with his last working day on June 30, in the South Korean brand operating in India. He succeeds Vikram Pawah, who is taking charge as the Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group said, "India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understating of Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here. We would like to thank Mr. Vikram Pawah for his immense contribution towards strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development." Hardeep Singh Brar has over thirty years of experience in the Indian automotive industry, having held various senior management positions. Previously, Brar has led key functions in sales, marketing, customer experience, network development, and corporate strategy across multiple brands, including Maruti-Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor, and Great Wall Motor Company. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, and is an alumnus of the Senior Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Vikram Pawah has been with the BMW Group since 2017, leading operations in India from 2017 to 2018 and again from 2020 to 2025, as well as in Australia from 2018 to 2020. Under his leadership, BMW Group India focused on expanding market share by exploring new opportunities and target groups.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Hardeep Singh Brar named new President and CEO of BMW Group India
BMW Group India has announced a key leadership transition, appointing Hardeep Singh Brar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025. Brar will succeed Vikram Pawah, who moves on to helm BMW Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand as Chief Executive Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group, highlighted India's strategic importance for the brand. "India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understating of Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here. We would like to thank Pawah for his immense contribution towards strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development,' he brings over three decades of experience in the Indian automotive sector, having held senior leadership roles across marquee brands including Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor, Great Wall Motor Company, and most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India. A mechanical engineering graduate from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, Brar is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School's Senior Executive Leadership Program. Vikram Pawah, who joined BMW Group in 2017, has steered operations in India and Australia during his tenure. Under his leadership, BMW Group India expanded its market share, advanced its electric mobility initiatives, enhanced digitalisation, and elevated retail and customer Group India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BMW Group headquartered in Gurugram, operates a manufacturing facility in Chennai, a regional distribution centre in Pune, a training centre in Gurugram, and an extensive dealer network covering major Indian cities. The company locally produces 10 car models and oversees the BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands, with over 80 touchpoints across the to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
BMW Group India appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as President, CEO
Gurugram: BMW Group India on Tuesday announced to appoint Hardeep Singh Brar as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from September 1. Brar succeeds Vikram Pawah who is taking charge as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand, the luxury automaker said in a statement. 'India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understating of Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here,' said Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group. We would like to thank Pawah for his immense contribution towards strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development, he added. Brar brings more than 30 years of rich experience in Indian automotive industry, having held numerous senior management positions. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India. The company said that Pawah has been with the BMW Group since 2017 and has successfully led the company's operations in both India (2017 – 2018 and 2020 – 2025) as well as Australia (2018 – 2020). 'In recent years, Pawah fixed BMW Group India's gaze on expanding market share through new opportunities and target groups, and taking electric mobility, digitalization, retail experience and customer centricity to the next level,' said the automaker. With BMW, MINI and Motorrad, the BMW Group has its sight set firmly on the premium sector of the Indian automobile market. BMW India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of the BMW Group and is headquartered in Gurugram (National Capital Region). BMW India started operations in 2007. MINI has successfully established itself as a premium small car brand in India since its launch in January 2012.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
BMW Group appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as President & CEO India, says country ‘pillar' of long-term growth strategy
BMW Group India on Tuesday announced a change in top management with the appointment of ex-Kia India executive Hardeep Singh Brar as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2025. Brar succeeds Vikram Pawah, who is taking charge as Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group Australia and New Zealand, BMW Group India said in a statement. Commenting on the appointment, BMW Group Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Jean-Philippe Parain said, "India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. "Hardeep Singh Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understanding of the Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group's operations here, " he added. Brar brings more than 30 years of experience in the Indian automotive industry, having held numerous senior management positions. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India, the statement said.
