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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
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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.
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