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Husk Power Systems appoints William Brent as CMO
New Delhi: Rural energy company Husk Power Systems, which operates renewable mini-grids in Asia and Africa, announced the appointment of William Brent as chief marketing officer (CMO).
In his new role, Brent will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications strategy for the company.
Before joining Husk, Brent spent five years as chief campaign officer at Power for All, a non-governmental organisation focused on energy access, where he was at the helm of the strategic partnerships, branding, and communications focused on mini-grids.
Husk chief executive officer and co-founder Manoj Sinha said, “I am excited to welcome William to Husk’s senior leadership team and I look forward to working with him to build a world-class rural clean energy brand that is recognised by customers, governments, investors, and employees across Asia and Africa.”
Brands
Skoda VW India names Nitin Selot executive director for finance, IT and legal affairs
Selot to lead finance and IT at six-brand India operation
NEW DELHI: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has appointed Nitin Selot as executive director for finance, IT and legal affairs, effective 19 February 2026, as the carmaker sharpens its focus on India as a core growth market.
Selot will serve as chief financial officer of the Indian arm, overseeing financial steering, governance and technology transformation at a time when the group is reworking internal processes and tightening operational discipline.
The company manages six brands in India: Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche and operates manufacturing plants in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Škoda Auto board member for finance, IT and legal affairs Holger Peters, said Selot’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with India now the company’s most important market outside Europe. Strengthening financial controls, improving governance and building long-term resilience are central to the group’s strategy, he added.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India managing director and CEO Piyush Arora, said the group is entering a new phase driven by productivity gains and a stronger local-for-local approach. Robust financial planning and agile IT systems, he said, will be critical to sustaining momentum.
Selot brings 35 years of leadership experience across industrial, consumer and energy businesses. He has previously held senior roles at JCB India, Compass Group India, Shell and Mars Wrigley.
He holds an ACMA from the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of India, an MBA in finance from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and an ACS from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
