Scania CV India appoints S K Mittra chairman for industrial and commercial operations

Scania Commercial Vehicles India has appointed Sunil Kumar Mittra as the chairman of both the Boards for Industrial and Commercial operations.

Mittra, an industry veteran, has been closely associated with the build-up of Scania India’s industrial and sales teams and manufacturing infrastructure. In his new role as chairman of the Boards, he will support the industrial and commercial teams with strategic advice to take the business to the next level of growth and ensure that India becomes a pillar of Scania’s global industrial system and a leader in sustainable transport solutions for the Indian market.

“We are pleased to have on board Mittra, an industry veteran, and we are confident that Scania India will benefit from his leadership and rich experience of the Indian business environment. India continues to be a high-growth market for Scania and Mittra’s appointment as chairman of the Board will be a huge boost in helping us better understand Indian conditions. It will further strengthen our strategy and position Scania as the leading premium commercial vehicles company bringing world-class sustainable transport solutions to the market,” said Stefan Palskog, president, Scania India.

Mittra has held senior positions in the construction and mining equipment industry for more than 30 years and has held several executive positions in Larsen & Toubro, Scania’s partner in India since 2007. In the past, Mittra has also served as the chairman of the Construction Equipment Industry Association (ICEMA). Mittra holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.