SIAM Appoints Vinod Aggarwal As New President

The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body of the Indian automotive industry has elected Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles VECV) as its new President for 2022-23.

Vinod Aggarwal, who was the Vice President of SIAM succeeds Kenichi Ayukawa, Executive Vice Chairman & Whole Time Director, Maruti Suzuki India.

The election for new office bearers was conducted during the Executive Committee Meeting, which was held after SIAM’s Annual General Meeting.

After taking over as SIAM President, Aggarwal said, “The Indian automotive industry is currently at a very exciting juncture. The industry is witnessing rapid adoption and focus on connectivity, e-mobility and alternate fuels, and other technological advancements, to provide consumers with not just modern, but also safe and environment-friendly vehicles.”

The members of SIAM also elected Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, as the Vice President of SIAM for 2022-23.

Satyakam Arya, CEO & MD, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles was elected as the Treasurer of SIAM for 2022-23.