Mahindra Group has appointed Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She will also be part of the Senior Management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
In her new role, Arya will lead the Group Strategy Office, working across Mahindra Group’s portfolio of businesses to identify growth opportunities, unlock value and build long-term strategic advantage. She will join the Group Executive Board and report to Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, said, “We are pleased to welcome Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer. Shveta brings over two decades of leadership experience across business and strategy, as well as management consulting across diverse sectors. Her experience in driving growth, shaping strategy and leading through change will be valuable as we work with our portfolio of businesses to drive growth and create long-term value across our portfolio of businesses. Her passion for constructive change and holistic progress also resonates strongly with Mahindra’s purpose. I wish her the very best in this key leadership role.”
Arya joins Mahindra Group with more than 23 years of experience across publicly listed multinational organisations and management consulting, spanning sectors including automotive, travel, financial services and telecom.
Prior to joining Mahindra Group, Arya served as Managing Director of Cummins India Limited, where she was responsible for driving growth, customer success, talent development and an inclusive and ethical work culture.
Earlier, she led Strategy and M&A at Thomas Cook India and held various roles at Kearney and Infosys.
