P B Balaji Named CEO of Jaguar Land Rover

In August 2025, P B Balaji, currently Group CFO of the Tata Group, was named Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover, becoming the first Indian ever to hold that position. He will assume the role in November 2025, succeeding Adrian Mardell, who is stepping down after a 35‑year tenure and will assist with a smooth leadership transition. 

Chairman N Chandrasekaran praised Mardell for guiding Jaguar Land Rover through a remarkable turnaround and shared his excitement about Balaji’s appointment: “I am delighted to appoint Balaji as the incoming CEO. This move will ensure that we continue to accelerate our journey to Reimagine JLR.”

 Balaji expressed his optimism about the role, saying, “It is my privilege to lead this incredible company. I look forward to working with the team to take it to even greater heights.” With extensive leadership experience across global, multicultural teams in Mumbai, London, Singapore, and Switzerland, and a track record in the Tata Motors Group transformation, Balaji brings a powerful blend of strategic and cultural insight to JLR’s next chapter.