TVS Motor appoints a new Head of International Business

Bengaluru- TVS Motor Company Limited., (TVSM) an automaker in the two and three-wheeler segment – today announced the appointment of Mr. Peyman Kargar as Head International Business. He will be based out of Dubai and report to K N Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company. Peyman is an accomplished global automotive leader with over three decades of experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. 

Mr. K. N. Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company said, “Peyman’s prolific global leadership experience and expertise will add significant value to the company. The Company has been strengthening its position in international markets and has plans to expand further in advanced economies. We are confident that under his leadership, we will further strengthen our market position and continue to set benchmarks. We wish him the very best and welcome him to the TVSM family.”

Peyman Kargar is the former Global Chairman & President of INFINITI, Nissan’s luxury brand, where he led the entire value chain globally, including Product Planning, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales & Marketing, and Finance. During his tenure (until March 2023), he transformed the brand, boosting volume by 20% and positioning it for $1 billion in annual profit.

Previously, he was Chairman & SVP of Africa, Middle East, and India for Nissan and CEO of the Datsun brand, overseeing operations in 80+ countries. From 2014 to 2017, he served as VP of Sales & Marketing at Renault Group, managing 50 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Iran, and India, with a €4 billion turnover and 400,000 annual sales.

Earlier, he was Managing Director of Renault Middle East and Country Manager Director in Iran, overseeing R&D, manufacturing, sales, and aftersales.

Peyman holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA specializing in Finance, Strategy, and Leadership.