Follow us
Mercedes-Benz India appoints Dr. Shyam Sunder as Head of External Affairs & Corporate Citizenship
Dr. Shyam Sunder has held pivotal roles related to driving public policy and advocacy and Government engagements at prominent automotive OEMs in the past.
By Autocar Professional Bureau
3777 Views
Mercedes-Benz India has appointed Dr. Shyam Sunder as the Head of External Affairs and Corporate Citizenship, effective August 26, 2024.
Dr. Shyam will report to Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, and will lead Mercedes-Benz India’s government relations, public policy advocacy, and policy initiatives. He will foster close collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, and work to build communities through Mercedes-Benz’s diverse corporate citizenship programmes.
Dr. Shyam Sunder holds a master’s degree in Econometrics and a Ph.D. in Economics. With a career spanning approximately 24 years, he has held pivotal roles related to driving public policy and advocacy and Government engagements at prominent automotive OEMs in the past.
He has also worked with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), where he played a vital role in shaping public policy and fostering industry collaborations.
RELATED ARTICLES
India's Auto Component Metal Forming Market Set to Reach USD 90-95 Bn by FY30
Shruti Shiraguppi
01 Apr 2026
India's auto component sector has crossed USD 80 bn in size and turned net exporter, as global supply chains shift sourc...
Exclusive: Mahindra First Choice Wheels Appoints Ankit Dhanuka CFO; Vishal Agarwal to Exit
Ketan Thakkar
01 Apr 2026
Leadership change takes effect April 1 2026, as Mahindra taps internal talent for finance role.
Domestic PV Dispatches to Grow 7-8% in FY26; GST Cut Boosts Demand in H2
Arunima Pal
31 Mar 2026
PV dispatches to the domestic market for the full financial year 2026 are estimated to be in the range of 4.6-4.65 milli...
