BMW Group India Appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as New President and CEO

BMW Group India has confirmed that Hardeep Singh Brar will be its new President and Chief Executive Officer from September 1, 2025. He will replace Vikram Pawah, who joined the Group in 2017 and will now serve as the Chief Executive Officer at BMW Group Australia and New Zealand. During his tenure in India, Pawah played a key role in expanding BMW Group’s market presence by identifying growth opportunities and engaging with diverse customer groups. His leadership also strengthened the company’s focus on electric mobility, digitalisation, retail innovation, and customer-centric strategies.

Commenting on this occasion, Jean-Philippe Parain, Senior Vice President, Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, BMW Group said, ‘India is among the fastest growing markets for BMW Group and an important pillar of our long-term success strategy for the region. Brar holds vast expertise and an intricate understanding of the Indian automotive industry to lead this dynamic market and strengthen BMW Group’s operations here.'

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He also added, 'We would like to thank Mr. Vikram Pawah for his immense contribution towards the strategic growth of BMW Group India and playing a decisive role in its recent development.’

Brar holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, and has sharpened his leadership skills through the Senior Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard Business School. With over thirty years of experience in the automotive industry, he has held several prominent leadership roles across leading automotive brands.

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In his most recent position as Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing at Kia India, Brar played a pivotal role in driving the brand’s expansion and strengthening its market presence. He has also led key functions such as sales, marketing, customer experience, network development, and corporate strategy for renowned companies, including Maruti Suzuki, General Motors, Nissan Motor, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, and Great Wall Motor Company.