The North News
Chandigarh, August 5
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK-based luxury automobile manufacturer owned by Tata Motors, has announced the appointment of PB Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer from November 17. Balaji will take over from Adrian Mardell, who is set to retire on December 31, 2025, concluding a 35-year tenure at the company, including three years as CEO. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, and Tata Sons, expressed his appreciation, stating, “I would like to thank Adrian for his outstanding leadership in turning around JLR and achieving record-breaking performance. I am pleased to welcome Balaji as the incoming CEO. His longstanding association with the company and alignment with JLR’s strategic vision will help us maintain momentum in our ‘Reimagine JLR’ journey.”
Currently serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Tata Motors, Balaji has played a key role in driving the company’s financial and operational transformation since 2017. With over three decades of experience spanning the automotive and consumer goods industries, he has led global teams across major business hubs including Mumbai, London, Singapore, and Switzerland.
Balaji holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kolkata.
Speaking on his new role, Balaji said, “It is an honour to lead this remarkable organisation. Over the past eight years, I have come to deeply appreciate JLR and its iconic brands. I look forward to working closely with the team to build on its legacy and take it to new heights. I extend my gratitude to Adrian for his significant contributions and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”