BMW Group India has announced Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2025. He succeeds Mr. Vikram Pawah, who will assume the role of CEO for BMW Group Australia and New Zealand.
Key Announcements
Hardeep Singh Brar – New CEO of BMW Group India
Vikram Pawah – Transitioning to lead BMW Australia & New Zealand
Effective Date: 1 September 2025
About the New Leadership
Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar
- 30+ years in Indian automotive industry
- Former Senior VP of Sales & Marketing, Kia India
- Held leadership roles at Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, GM, Nissan, and Great Wall Motor
- Mechanical Engineer (Thapar Institute) + Harvard Business School alumnus
Jean-Philippe Parain, SVP, BMW Group Asia-Pacific:
“Mr. Brar’s deep industry expertise makes him ideal to strengthen BMW’s operations in this dynamic market.”
Mr. Vikram Pawah
- BMW veteran since 2017 (led India & Australia operations)
- Key achievements in India:
- Expanded BMW’s market share
- Advanced electric mobility & digitalization
- Enhanced retail experience & customer centricity
What This Means for BMW India?
Continuity in premium strategy – Brar’s expertise aligns with BMW’s growth vision
Electric focus to continue – Building on Pawah’s EV push
Strong dealer & customer relationships – Brar’s sales/marketing background
FAQs: BMW India Leadership Change
1. When does Hardeep Singh Brar take charge?
1 September 2025
2. Where is Vikram Pawah moving?
CEO, BMW Group Australia & New Zealand
3. What’s Brar’s automotive background?
Kia India, Maruti, VW, GM, Nissan – Focused on sales, marketing & strategy
4. Will BMW’s India strategy change?
Expect continuity in premium positioning & EV growth under new leadership
5. What were Pawah’s key achievements?
- Strengthened BMW’s EV portfolio
- Enhanced digital retail experiences
- Grew market share in competitive luxury segment
Looking Ahead
This leadership transition reinforces BMW Group’s commitment to:
- Sustainable mobility (EVs, digital innovation)
- Customer-centric growth
- Indian market potential
BMW India’s future remains charged under Brar’s stewardship.
Why This Matters?
- Smooth leadership handover ensures strategic consistency
- Brar’s mass-market expertise could help premium democratization
- Pawah’s Australia move highlights BMW’s global talent pipeline
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