In order to strengthen its One Team with Customers approach and establish itself as a preferred partner in the software-defined age, Tata Technologies, a multinational provider of digital services and product engineering, has announced its updated strategy and significant leadership changes. In order to assist clients in the automotive, industrial heavy machinery and aerospace industries with their transformational journeys, this strategic realignment improves agility, efficiency and sustainability.

Tata Technologies’ growth strategy revolves around customer-centric innovation, engineering excellence and digital transformation. The company is focusing on four strategic pillars to drive customer success and engineer industry transformation, namely deepening engagements with top clients, accelerating time-to-market, expanding embedded & software-driven capabilities and transforming the go-to-market approach.

As part of the growth strategy, Tata Technologies is also making some organisational changes. Anish Raghunandan is appointed as President and Client Partner – TML group. He will be in charge of Tata Technologies' interactions with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Tata Motors Limited (TML). In addition to spearheading change in the Embedded Software and SDV businesses, Nachiket Paranjpe will broaden his leadership responsibilities by continuing to build the Automotive business outside of the TML Group. He will be responsible for the whole sales, solution, and delivery lifecycle. With immediate effect, Keith Matthews has been promoted to Head Sales – Aerospace Business. He will concentrate on growing Tata Technologies' aerospace division, opening doors in the fields of airframe, propulsion, manufacturing, MRO and digital transformation, and fortifying alliances with leading aerospace customers, such as Airbus. With immediate effect, Komal Chhabra has been named Head Sales for the IHM company. Chhabra will spearhead the Industrial Heavy Machinery vertical.

Warren Harris, CEO & MD, Tata Technologies, said, "Our vision of engineering a better world is rooted in delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers to succeed in the new software-defined era. The new go-to-market approach reinforces our commitment to customer-centric innovation, agility and AI-led engineering excellence. By strengthening our leadership team and sharpening our focus on embedded software, SDVs, aerospace and IHM, we are positioning ourselves to drive the next phase of growth for Tata Technologies and our customers. Our shift towards an IP-led, value-driven approach will enhance customer outcomes, accelerate premiumisation and engineer a better future for all our stakeholders including the shareholders.”

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Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced the appointment of Cedric Ratinaud as the new Global Head of Brand, Nissan.

Ratinaud previously served as the Director of Creative and Campaigns for Global Communications at Nissan Motor Corporation, a role he held from April 2024. Prior to that position, he worked as General Manager of INFINITI Global Communications. His background includes two decades in the automotive sector across communications, marketing communications, and brand management roles.

His career at Nissan spans operations across Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Brand, Marketing, and Communications for Nissan Motor Asia Pacific, operating out of Thailand.

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TVS Supply Chain Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan-based Sankyu Inc. to collaborate across supply chain and engineering services.

As part of the agreement, Sankyu intends to acquire a 0.5 percent equity stake in TVS Supply Chain Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals.

The partnership combines TVS Supply Chain Solutions' logistics network in India with Sankyu's engineering capabilities and corporate connections in Japan. Initial operations will focus on serving manufacturing and industrial clients in India, where over 1,400 Japanese companies operate.

Future plans include expanding joint operations into regions across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and additional international markets where both firms hold established infrastructure.

To manage operations under the agreement, the companies will form a joint steering committee with representatives from both organisations to identify operational opportunities and oversee joint initiatives.

R. Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, said, “This partnership represents an important step in our strategy to strengthen our capabilities and create greater value for customers. Sankyu's engineering expertise and deep relationships across the Japanese industrial ecosystem complement TVS Supply Chain Solutions' integrated supply chain capabilities, strong customer relationships and market presence. We share a strong commitment to long-term value creation, and together we are well positioned to deliver more comprehensive solutions, support the evolving needs of manufacturing and industrial customers, and unlock new growth opportunities across India and other strategic markets.”

Kimihiro Nakamura, President and CEO, Sankyu Inc, said, "Since our inception in 1918, Sankyu has been dedicated to supporting the progress of the manufacturing sector, underpinned by our core philosophy of valuing our people. We are profoundly honoured to enter into this partnership with TVS SCS, an organisation that shares our philosophy and commitment to the highest ethical standards. Our two companies possess a strong strategic alignment, and by integrating and complementing our respective strengths, we look forward to achieving collective growth in the global market and contributing to sustainable industrial development."

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Vietnamese automotive company VinFast has expanded the role of its India Chief Executive Officer, Tapan Ghosh, to oversee operations in Indonesia, uniting the company's management structure across both regional markets.

Interestingly, Ghosh becomes Chief Executive Officer for VinFast Operations across both countries, making him the first executive from India to manage multiple markets for the Vietnamese company.

Since joining the Vietnamese brand in 2025 from Hyundai Motor India, Ghosh has managed local manufacturing setups, dealership distribution expansion and product strategies. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the development of a complete knock-down (CKD) assembly operation in Indonesia.

The dual-country manufacturing and distribution setup establishes operational hubs for VinFast across South Asia and Southeast Asia, supporting its strategy to expand production beyond Vietnam.

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Chinese automotive major Geely Automobile Holdings has announced changes to its board of directors and executive leadership structure, effective 18 August 2026, as part of its succession planning framework.

Li Shu Fu has resigned as Chairman of the Board and Executive Director to focus on other business commitments. He has accepted an appointment as Honorary Chairman for Life, a role outside the formal corporate governance structure. Li remains a controlling shareholder of the company and confirmed that he has no disagreement with the board regarding his departure.

On the other hand, Executive Director An Cong Hui has been appointed Chairman of the Board. The board cited An's operational experience within the group and strategic alignment with the controlling shareholder entity as factors supporting the appointment. Independent non-executive directors will continue to oversee potential conflict management protocols under Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules.

Further board adjustments include the resignation of Li Dong Hui, Daniel, from the role of Vice-Chairman. He retains his seat as an Executive Director. Gui Sheng Yue has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and assumed the role of Vice Chairman while remaining an Executive Director.

Following Gui's transition, Executive Director Gan Jia Yue has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Gan assumes responsibility for managing the group's operational activities and executing long-term business objectives.

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