Pune/Mumbai, December 20, 2013: Mahesh Kodumudi, president and managing director, Volkswagen India, has taken over additional responsibility as the head of Volkswagen Group Sales India with immediate effect. 
In his new position, Kodumudi is succeeding Gerasimos Dorizas, former chief representative, Volkswagen Group India and former managing director, Volkswagen Group Sales India, who is returning to Europe for personal reasons. 

Mahesh Kodumudi (48) completed his engineering and management degrees in India and USA. Following a successful career in the automotive Industry in the USA, he joined the Volkswagen Group in 2008 and was appointed executive director – Corporate Purchasing for the Volkswagen Group in India. From March 1, 2013, he took over as president and managing director of Volkswagen India at which time he assumed responsibility for the Indian production company of Volkswagen in Chakan, Pune.