PUNE, India (December 21, 2023) – Aditya Jairaj will take over the reigns at Stellantis India as its CEO and MD with effect from January 1st, 2024, as Roland Bouchara steps down from the role after a tenure of six years with the automotive giant.
Jairaj is currently serving as the deputy MD for India and head of Jeep India since April of this year. He brings more than three decades of automotive experience with him, which will prove crucial for the company’s growth and innovation within the region. Prior to his appointment with Stellantis India, Jairaj was the head of electric vehicles strategy and transformation at Nissan Motor Corporation, and also worked at Inifiniti Motor and Alchemy Energy, and Jaguar Land Rover North America. He also worked at Ernst & Young and the TVS Motor Company at the start of his career.
Speaking of his new role, Jairaj said: “It’s an honour to lead Stellantis in India. The group is a constellation of some of the most iconic brands in the global automobile landscape, brands that have driven the evolution of the industry. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Roland for his invaluable contributions. Stepping into this new role, I am dedicated to fostering ongoing growth, innovation, and sustainable progress together with our exceptional teams and partners.”
Extending wishes to both the new CEO and exiting CEO, Ashwani Muppasani, COO of Stellantis India & Asia Pacific, stated: “We express our gratitude to Roland for his leadership and the pivotal role he played in shaping the strategic direction of Stellantis in India during its formative years. As we bid farewell to Roland, we extend a warm welcome to Aditya as he takes on his new role. Our unwavering focus is on the future, and we are confident that this transition will usher in new opportunities for growth and innovation for Stellantis India.”
The exiting CEO, Roland commented: “Throughout my journey at Stellantis India, I’ve been privileged to witness the dedication and passion of our incredible teams, driving innovation and shaping the future of mobility. Reflecting on my journey of over six and a half years with Stellantis India, I have led multi-function operations across commercial, industrial, and product planning. As I step away, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this extraordinary company, and I’m excited to see Stellantis India continue its path toward a bold and dynamic future.”