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Hyundai Motor India announces senior elevations
Mumbai: Smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), has announced elevations in its senior management leadership.
Tarun Garg, who was director – sales, marketing & service, has been elevated to chief operating officer (COO), overseeing sales, marketing, service, and product strategy.
Gopala Krishnan CS, who held the designation of vice president—production, has been elevated to chief manufacturing officer, overseeing production, quality management, and supply chain.
The elevations are effective as of 1 January. In addition to their new elevated roles, Garg and Krishnan will continue to serve as whole-time directors on the HMIL board.
Congratulating the leadership, HMIL MD & CEO Unsoo Kim said, “The elevations stand testimony to Hyundai Motor India’s commitment to recognise and appreciate its leadership. Our core values define our work culture and stand tall to enhance key roles and verticals, as we take a step forward to work incessantly in building a meaningful value chain for our customers, partners, and employees.”
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
