BMW Group India Welcomes Hardeep Singh Brar as New President & CEO
BMW Group India has appointed Hardeep Singh Brar as the new President and CEO, effective 1 September 2025, succeeding Vikram Pawah who moves to BMW Group Australia and New Zealand.
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Brar, a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in India’s automotive industry, joins BMW Group India from Kia India, where he served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His career has spanned senior roles at Maruti-Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor, and Great Wall Motor Company, giving him a deep understanding of sales, marketing, customer experience, network development, and corporate strategy. An engineer by training from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, Brar also sharpened his global leadership perspective as an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Senior Executive Leadership Program.
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 understanding of the 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 the strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development.”
Mr. Vikram Pawah, who has been with BMW Group since 2017, has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth in India and abroad, driving its focus on market expansion, electrification, digitalisation, and customer-centricity. Under his stewardship, BMW Group India strengthened its premium positioning and set new benchmarks in luxury mobility.
With its portfolio of BMW, MINI, and Motorrad, BMW Group India remains firmly focused on the premium segment of the Indian automobile market. Since its entry in 2007, the brand has built a robust footprint with a manufacturing plant in Chennai, regional distribution in Pune, training facilities in Gurugram, and a growing dealer network of over 80 touchpoints nationwide.
Brar’s appointment signals BMW Group India’s next chapter of growth, as the company looks to accelerate its momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic auto markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new President and CEO of BMW Group India?
The new President and CEO of BMW Group India is Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, effective 1 September 2025.
What positions has Hardeep Singh Brar held in the automotive industry?
Hardeep Singh Brar has held senior roles at Maruti-Suzuki, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, General Motors, Nissan Motor, and Great Wall Motor Company, and was most recently the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India.
Who is succeeding Hardeep Singh Brar at BMW Group India?
Hardeep Singh Brar is not being succeeded; he is the new appointee. He succeeds Mr. Vikram Pawah, who is moving to BMW Group Australia and New Zealand.
What is BMW Group India's focus in the Indian market?
BMW Group India focuses on the premium segment of the Indian automobile market, with a portfolio that includes BMW, MINI, and Motorrad. The company has a manufacturing plant in Chennai, regional distribution in Pune, training facilities in Gurugram, and a growing dealer network of over 80 touchpoints nationwide.
What are the key areas of focus for BMW Group India under the new leadership?
The key areas of focus for BMW Group India under the new leadership include market expansion, electrification, digitalisation, and customer-centricity, with the aim of accelerating growth in one of the world’s most dynamic auto markets.
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