In order to gear up for the launch of the JEEP brand and the next generation of Fiat products in the country, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India today announced the appointment of Rahul Pansare as the new Head of Marketing, the company said in a release today.

Pansare, who is a mechanical engineer and a management post graduate, comes to FCA with 15 years of diverse experience in sales and marketing across domains such as FMCG, entertainment and automobiles. His association with FIAT goes back to 1999 when he started his career at FIAT India as an engineer. Prior to joining FCA he was the head of communications in Volkswagen Group Sales India and played a vital role in developing innovative campaigns for the Polo and Vento Brands in India.

FCA India also appointed Sushant Balsekar, as the new head of PR & corporate communications, who joins the Group after extensive experience in the field with companies like GM India, Nissan India, Ford India and Ford Asia-Pacific and Africa. He will take charge from company veteran Marius D’Lima, who will soon retire from FCA India. 

Commenting on the two appointments, Kevin Flynn, president and managing director, FCA India Operations, said, “I am delighted to welcome Rahul Pansare and Sushant Balsekar to the FCA India team. They both are strong and dynamic leaders in their respective functions and will help strengthen FCA’s presence in India. They come in at a crucial time as we are steering the organization into an all-new phase of development.”