Santosh Iyer — CEO
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I am the Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, the leading luxury car brand in the country. I have been in this role since January 2023, after leading the sales and marketing division for three and a half years. In my current position, I am responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and performance of the company, as well as fostering strong relationships with our customers, dealers, partners, and stakeholders. I have a Masters of Business Administration from Fachhochschule Konstanz, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility from University of St.Gallen, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from University of Indianapolis. I have a passion for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, and I strive to deliver the best products and services to our customers, while also ensuring compliance and social responsibility. I have a proven track record of driving growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and launching new initiatives, such as the Mercedes-Benz Academy, the Star Ease service package, and the EQ electric mobility brand. I am proud to be part of a diverse and talented team that shares the vision and values of Mercedes-Benz, and I look forward to creating more value and impact for our company and our society.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the automotive industry with a focus on luxury brands and customer engagement.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 21 yrs
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- Proven track record of driving growth and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and excellence.
Work Experience
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Managing Director & CEO (3 yrs 2 mos)
Vice President Sales Marketing (3 yrs 5 mos)
Vice President - Customer Services, Retail Training & VPC (3 yrs 5 mos)
Vice President - Marketing & CRM. (6 yrs 8 mos)
Ford Motor Company
Manager - Marketing (1 yr)
Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Manager - Marketing (3 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Masters of Business Administration at HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
Certificate of Advanced Studies at University of St.Gallen
Post Graduate Dip in Management at University of Indianapolis
at St.Josephs High School, Mumbai