Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Announces Leadership Transition in Sales and Marketing Division

Mr Piyush Arora-MD and CEO-Skoda-Auto-Volkswagen-India

Jan Bures, ED-Sales & Marketing, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India 

Mumbai, 08 July 2026: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited today announced a leadership transition in its Sales, Marketing and Digital function. Jan Bures, Executive Director - Sales, Marketing and Digital, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, will complete his global assignment in India. While continuing with the Group, he will take on a new role at Volkswagen AG, effective September 2026. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India sincerely thanks Jan Bures for his contributions towards the Group’s growth in India and wishes him continued success in his new assignment at Volkswagen AG.

Following this transition, Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India will assume the additional responsibility of Executive Director for Sales & Marketing for the Group in India. This enhanced leadership structure is aimed at strengthening strategic alignment, accelerating decision-making, and driving greater accountability across the organisation.

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, with its six aspirational brands, Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche, remains committed to the long-term potential of the Indian automotive market, with a clear focus on sustainable growth, customer-centric innovation, and the expanding its product portfolio.

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL)

• is headquartered in Pune and oversees the Indian operations of six Volkswagen Group brands- Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche;
• started its India journey over 25 years ago at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) and today operates two manufacturing plants, including Chakan, Pune, with a combined annual capacity of 315,000 units;
• plays a key role as an export hub under the “Made in India for India and the World” approach, with over 725,000 vehicles shipped to 40+ countries;
• crossed 2 million locally produced vehicles in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Group in India;
• deepened localisation and strengthened the supplier ecosystem through the INDIA 2.0 project and the introduction of the Group’s first sub-4-metre SUV for Indian customers;
• increased locally built models – Škoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia, Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus- together crossed 600,000 units till now;
• offers a wide portfolio across segments, supported by nearly 700 customer touchpoints across the country;
• employs over 4,000 people and has been recognised as ‘Top Employer’ and HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ for three consecutive years, as well as ET HC MENA for two years in a row;
• continues to focus on sustainable mobility, practical innovation, and a balanced approach across ICE and BEV technologies for India and global markets.