Marelli, a global technology partner to the automotive industry, has appointed Saju Mookken as India Country Manager. He will drive Marelli’s strategy and growth initiatives in India.
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Mookken has been a key figure at the company for nearly 20 years, playing a pivotal role in establishing the company's significant presence and position in the Indian market.
As India is now the third largest automotive market globally with potential for further growth, Mookken’s vast experience will be crucial in ensuring strong local governance, businesses coordination and employee engagement. He will also continue his role as regional Head of Propulsion Solutions in APAC (without China).
Prior to Marelli, Mookken served on the board of Denso Group company where he was responsible for Finance, IT, Commercial & Sales and Purchasing. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University and is a qualified chartered accountant.
After strongly contributing to the development of India operations over the past two years as Country Manager, Ravi Tallapragada will now focus completely on his key role as President of Marelli’s Electronic Systems business at global level, following the company’s growth in this core area, which has become even more crucial with the rise of Software-Defined Vehicles.