JSW MG Motor India today announced the appointment of Anurag Mehrotra as the company’s Managing Director. With three decades of professional experience, Mehrotra has held key leadership roles in the automotive sector, including sales, marketing, strategy, and business development. His experience spans leadership positions at prominent national and global companies.
Previously, he served as Vice President of Strategy & International Business at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and as President & Managing Director at Ford India. Based in Gurugram, Mehrotra will lead the company’s overall strategic growth and further strengthen its four key brand pillars: diversity, experience, innovation, and community.
Rajeev Chaba, who has been pivotal in establishing the MG brand in India, will continue to advise the management and shareholders as a member of the Joint Steering Committee. Under Chaba’s leadership, MG has become one of India’s leading car brands, recognised for its innovation and disruption in various categories.
He played a key role in launching products that were ahead of their time and led the company through various challenges, building a resilient and high-performing team. Chaba’s leadership is characterised by a focus on philanthropy, diversity, and transparent communication with stakeholders.
Yu De, Assistant to SAIC President and Head of International Operations at SAIC Motor, commented, “We are grateful to Rajeev for his exceptional leadership in building the MG brand in India. Anurag’s diverse experience, and a deep understanding of domestic and international market dynamics, will be critical in taking this journey to the next level.”
Parth Jindal, Director of JSW MG Motor India, remarked, “We are at an inflection point in our NEV journey and are ready to accelerate into a new era with an exciting product pipeline. We are thankful to Rajeev for his invaluable contribution to the brand and delighted to welcome Anurag to JSW MG Motor India. His deep understanding of the Indian market and his strategic vision for New Energy Vehicles align perfectly with our focus on sustainable mobility.”
An industry veteran, Mehrotra is known for steering brands into new growth trajectories. Passionate about brand-building, he has a proven track record of delivering strong business results and growing brands both locally and globally.
