Piyush Arora appointed as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India head
The Hindu
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has announced Piyush Arora will be the new managing director of the company, with effect from March 1. He succeeds Gurpratap Boparai and will be responsible for e
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has announced Piyush Arora will be the new managing director of the company, with effect from March 1. He succeeds Gurpratap Boparai and will be responsible for expanding the Volkswagen Group’s business in India, including the recent India 2.0 project.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India oversees the India operations of five Volkswagen Group brands — Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini.
“I would like to thank Gurpratap Boparai for his outstanding performance as managing director of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. At the same time, I also extend a warm welcome to Piyush Arora,” said Thomas Schafer, CEO of Skoda Auto. “His task will be to advance and sustainably expand the Volkswagen Group’s business in India.”
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