Maruti Suzuki has announced the reappointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an additional three years. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors during a meeting on January 29, 2025, and shared with the BSE. Takeuchi will assume the role on April 1, 2025, and will serve in the position until March 31, 2028.
Hisashi Takeuchi joined Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) in 1986. He was first appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company on April 1, 2022, following the completion of the term of his predecessor, Kenichi Ayukawa, on March 31, 2022. Takeuchi has been serving on the Board of Maruti Suzuki since July 2019 and was promoted to Joint Managing Director (Commercial) in April 2021 before his elevation to the role of MD & CEO.
During today’s meeting, the Board also proposed the reappointment of Maheswar Sahu as an Independent Director for an additional five-year term, from May 14, 2025, to May 13, 2030. This recommendation is subject to approval by the company’s Members.