Sunil Kakkar Appointed as Whole-Time Director at Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has appointed Sunil Kakkar as an Additional Director and Whole-Time Director, designated as Director (Corporate Planning), for a three-year term from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. With over 35 years of experience at Maruti Suzuki, Kakkar has played a pivotal role in corporate planning, supply chain management, and localisation efforts. His leadership in joint ventures with global partners and his active involvement in industry bodies highlight his significant contributions to the Indian automotive sector.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Sunil Kakkar Appointed as Whole-Time Director at Maruti Suzuki |
| New Position | Director (Corporate Planning), Maruti Suzuki |
| Term Duration | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028 |
| Current Role | Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Planning |
| Experience | 35+ years at Maruti Suzuki |
| Previous Roles | Head of Supply Chain, Plant Head (Gurgaon) |
| Key Achievements | Supply chain development, joint ventures, localisation efforts |
| Board Memberships | Mark Exhaust Systems, SKH Metals, Hanon Climate Systems India |
| Industry Role | Chairman, SIAM’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat-Sourcing Group |
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