Stellantis India elevates Shailesh Hazela to CEO & MD

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

Hazela previously served as Vice-President – Global  Purchasing and Supply Chain for India and Asia Pacific Region for  Stellantis.

Since joining Stellantis in September  2022, Hazela 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. 

Hazela has an experience of over 28 years across sectors including automotive, telecommunication and railways.  Hazela 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 and 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, 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.”