Hisashi Takeuchi appointed as Maruti’s MD and CEO

The Board of India’s biggest automobile manufacturer- Maruti Suzuki has appointed Hisashi Takeuchi as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. His appointment will be effective from April 1. Mr. Takeuchi has been appointed because the current MD and CEO of the company Kenichi Ayukawa is completing his term on March 31, 2022. However, he will continue as a Whole-time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairman till September 30, 2022. He will also continue to provide guidance to Maruti Suzuki. Kenichi Ayukawa has been the managing director of the company since 2013. Mr. Ayukawa said: "India is one of the most interesting and promising automobile markets in the world and it has been both a challenging and a fulfilling stint for me. Takeuchi has an excellent understanding of the Indian as well as international markets and is placed well to lead Maruti Suzuki into the future." Prior to his appointment as the MD and CEO, he has been on the Board of Maruti Suzuki since July 2019 and as Joint Managing Director (Commercial) since April 2021. On his appointment, Takeuchi said: "Maruti Suzuki is a great organization with a rich legacy and it will be my endeavor that we keep serving more and more customers both in India and the world with exciting cars that are good for them, environment, and society.”