Nissan Motor India has announced the appointment of Satinder Singh Bajwa as its vice-president,  sales, network and customer relations effective Monday, April 13, 2015.

He will report to Arun Malhotra, managing director, Nissan Motor India and will be responsible for accelerating sales, expanding the reach and ensuring customer satisfaction for both Nissan and Datsun across India.

Bajwa comes to Nissan with a 20-year experience in functions like sales, marketing, dealer management and key account management in the automobile industry. His earlier assignments were with Hyundai Motor India as its head of sales and he has worked earlier with Maruti, Piaggio and Bajaj Auto. Bajwa has an MBA in marketing from the Institute of Training and Advanced Studies in Management and Communication, Pune. He also holds a Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical) degree.

Malhotra said, “As we continue to make quick and firm progress in taking the Nissan Group of India to its next level, it is imperative that we grow and nurture a robust sales and service backbone to ensure customer satisfaction. We have found a strong professional in Satinder Singh Bajwa who brings with him vast experience that can help meet our business goals.”