New Delhi: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday said it has elected Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), as its president for 2022-23.
Aggarwal, who was the vice president of SIAM, succeeds Kenichi Ayukawa, Executive Vice Chairman & Whole Time Director, Maruti Suzuki India.
The members of SIAM also elected Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, as the vice president of SIAM for 2022-23.
Satyakam Arya, CEO & MD, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, was elected as the treasurer of SIAM for 2022-23.
After taking over as president of SIAM, Aggarwal said, “The Indian automotive industry is currently at a very exciting juncture. The industry is witnessing rapid adoption and focus on connectivity, e-mobility and alternate fuels, and other technological advancements, to provide the consumers with not only modern, but also safe and environment-friendly vehicles. We are grateful to the government for its constant focus on improving the infrastructure through significant investments and such policies that modernise this industry. I am humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the new era of Amrit Kaal, working together with the SIAM members.”
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