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Kia shifts gears with new chiefs steering sales and business in India
MUMBAI: Kia India is switching lanes in style and it’s bringing two seasoned drivers to the wheel. The carmaker has announced a leadership shuffle, appointing Sunhack Park as chief sales officer (CSO) and Joonsu Cho as chief business officer (CBO), signalling a bold new lap in its India journey. Park, who brings 28 years of global automotive experience, has worked across South Korea, the Middle East & Africa, and India, and now takes charge of Kia India’s sales strategy. His focus? Sustainable growth, tighter operational efficiency, and expanding Kia’s footprint in one of the world’s most competitive car markets.
Cho, with over 32 years of leadership experience spanning Australia, the UK, and Europe, will steer business strategy, production planning, exports, and alliances as CBO. His role puts him squarely in the pit crew for Kia India’s next phase of expansion, ensuring the brand accelerates with precision and consistency.
“This is an exciting phase for the brand as we continue to expand our presence in a dynamic and evolving market,” said Park, underscoring his intent to boost dealer networks and sharpen Kia’s sales edge.
Cho added: “Kia India has made remarkable strides in the market, and my priority will be to develop and execute robust business strategies that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.”
The appointments reinforce Kia’s long-term commitment to India, where the brand has quickly carved out a premium niche since entering in 2019. With Park and Cho in the cockpit, Kia seems ready to keep the pedal pressed on innovation and growth in the fast-changing Indian auto landscape.
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Tech Mahindra names Jeetu Anandani VP & country head – enterprise & strategic accounts
Veteran tech leader to drive enterprise growth across Australia and New Zealand
MELBOURNE: Jeetu Anandani has stepped into a larger leadership role at Tech Mahindra, taking charge as vice president and country head for enterprise and strategic growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Melbourne, Anandani will steer the company’s enterprise portfolio in the ANZ region, focusing on expanding business across high-growth sectors such as retail, energy and utilities, health insurance and logistics. The move signals Tech Mahindra’s intent to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive enterprise technology markets.
In his new role, Anandani will lead growth initiatives, build strategic partnerships and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across industries. His mandate also includes accelerating business development efforts in sectors such as manufacturing, travel and logistics while helping clients navigate digital transformation and AI-led change.
The promotion caps a steady rise within Tech Mahindra. Anandani most recently served as communications, media and entertainment head for BPS across the Asia Pacific and Japan region, where he worked on expanding enterprise deals and strategic partnerships. Before that, he held the role of account director, managing key client relationships and delivery programmes.
Prior to joining Tech Mahindra in 2020, Anandani spent nearly eight years at Telstra as country manager in Mumbai, overseeing operational growth and partnerships. His earlier career includes leadership stints at Tata Consultancy Services, Vodafone and JPMorgan Chase.
With more than two decades of experience across telecom, banking and IT services, Anandani now takes the helm of Tech Mahindra’s enterprise push in ANZ, a region where demand for AI, digital transformation and large-scale technology partnerships continues to gather pace.
