**Jaguar Land Rover Appoints P B Balaji as New CEO**
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury automotive division of Tata Group, has announced the appointment of P B Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This decision follows the retirement of Adrian Mardell, who has served as CEO for three years and has been with the company for over 35 years. The Board of Directors approved Balaji’s appointment during a meeting on August 4, 2025, with his official start date set for November 2025. Mardell will assist in the transition until the conclusion of his contract.
Balaji, who previously held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tata Motors for nearly eight years, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Before joining Tata Motors, he spent over eight years at Hindustan Unilever, where he began his career as Vice President in the Treasury department at Unilever Singapore in 2007. He later transitioned to Hindustan Unilever as VP of Finance before moving to Tata Group.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Balaji earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in 1991. He furthered his education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Finance and Operations from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta.
The leadership change at JLR marks a significant moment for the company as it continues to navigate the evolving landscape of the luxury automotive market. Balaji’s extensive background in finance and operations is expected to guide JLR into its next chapter.
**FAQ**
*What experience does P B Balaji bring to his new role as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover?*
P B Balaji has nearly eight years of experience as the Group CFO of Tata Motors and over eight years at Hindustan Unilever, providing him with a strong foundation in finance and management.