Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the appointment of Tarun Garg as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, subject to approval of shareholders, effective January 01, 2026.

Mr. Garg becomes the first Indian national to take on this leadership role within HMIL, since the company’s establishment 29 years ago.

Currently Mr. Garg serves as the Whole-time Director & COO of HMIL. Following a smooth transition, the incumbent Managing Director, Unsoo Kim, will return to a role at Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), South Korea.

“This appointment reflects Hyundai’s strong confidence in India’s leadership capabilities and India’s growing strategic importance within the global automotive landscape. Mr. Garg was identified for this position by HMC,” the company

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