Shailesh Hazela is the new CEO and Managing Director of Stellantis India

Stellantis has announced the appointment of  Shailesh Hazela as the new CEO and Managing Director. Shailesh will  succeed Aditya Jairaj, who will be relocating to the United States. Shailesh & Aditya will transition through mid July.  

Shailesh Hazela, previously serving as Vice President – Global  Purchasing and Supply Chain for India & Asia Pacific Region for  Stellantis, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in  driving growth and innovation. Since joining Stellantis in September  2022, Shailesh has focused on leveraging the supply base across India,  ASEAN, Korea, Japan, and other regions, and developing the supply  base for Stellantis in the IAP region. 

Shailesh has a strong experience of over 28 years across diverse  sectors including automotive, telecommunication and railways.  Shailesh holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s  in Industrial Engineering. 

“We are delighted to welcome Shailesh Hazela as our new CEO and  MD and we would like to thank Aditya for his leadership and  contributions to Stellantis India,” said Ashwani Muppasani, COO -  Stellantis India & Asia Pacific. “Shailesh's strategic vision and  extensive experience will be instrumental in driving growth and  innovation in the Indian market. We are confident that Shailesh will  lead the company fostering sustainable business growth.” 

Reflecting on his appointment, Shailesh Hazela commented, “It is an  honour to lead Stellantis in India. Our iconic brands have led the global  automobile industry, and I am committed to upholding and advancing  this legacy. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Aditya Jairaj for his  contributions, and I am committed to fostering sustainable progress  with our exceptional teams and partners. I look forward to 

accelerating technological innovation and strengthening our position  in existing and emerging mobility segments.” 

Stellantis operates three manufacturing plants (Ranjangaon, Hosur,  Thiruvallur), an ICT Hub (Hyderabad) & Software Centre (Bengaluru),  and two R&D centers in Chennai and Pune. Stellantis's “Make in India”  initiative is ongoing, with India being the only country to locally  produce four Jeep nameplates outside North America (Wrangler,  Compass, Meridian, and Grand Cherokee) and the Citroën C5 Aircross  outside France.