Honda Cars India Appoints a New President & CEO

Mr. Takashi Nakajima as Honda Cars India's President & CEO from April 1, 2025

New Delhi- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has appointed Mr. Takashi Nakajima as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) and he will take charge from April 1, 2025, consequent to the management changes announced annually by Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

Mr Takashi Nakajima will take over from Mr. Takuya Tsumura, who moves to Japan at Honda head office after completing his India tenure.

Mr. Takuya Tsumura played a key role in strengthening Honda's premium brand positioning in India during his successful 3-year tenure. He led the launch of notable models such as the Honda City e:HEV, Elevate SUV, and the 3rd Generation Amaze, while laying the groundwork for Honda's first Battery Electric Vehicle in India. Under his leadership, HCIL expanded exports, including the Made-in-India Elevate to Japan. His focus on customer-centric solutions, operational efficiencies, and innovative marketing strategies enhanced both customer experience and dealer profitability.

Mr. Takashi Nakajima, with over 30 years of experience at Honda, has held key roles in Japan, China, Spain, Czech Republic, and Russia across Business Planning, Product Planning, and Marketing. He previously served as President of Honda Motor Russia and managed Product Planning, Marketing, and Corporate Communication for Honda’s domestic automobile business in Japan.