An inspiring and a dynamic young leader. A turnaround specialist with conviction and extraordinary business vision. Eicher Motors has a heritage spanning over five decades. It is the flagship company of the Eicher Group and a leading player in the Indian auto industry. Under Siddhartha’s aegis, it has already seen several key achievements like JV with Volvo Group Sweden, making India worldwide sourcing hub for Volvo, the great turnaround of Royal Enfield which has also become case study for several B Schools round the world and the restructuring of Eicher Group.

An impeccable performance track record spanning last 23 years in the Indian Automobile Industry. Sudhir has in his portfolio, companies like General Motors, Nissan India, Honda Cars India, Daewoo and DCM Toyota. He presently heads the After Sales function at Chevrolet Sales India. He has successfully led several after sales and quality programs and initiatives which have brought a marked change in the customer satisfaction and perception of after sales business thereby positively impacting the Brand Perception of Chevrolet Vehicles in India. Under his leadership, not only the after sales team has matched the market requirements of increased network and sales volumes but also been able to cater to increased responsiveness to Chevrolet consumers and dealerships. Sudhir has displayed the platinum standard in establishment of processes and required capabilities at dealership level.

Pankaj has varied experience in Sales Operations, Channel Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accessories and of course in Spare Parts Sales & Operations. At Fiat India Automobiles, he has pioneered several new initiatives on the consumer and the business side which ensured timely availability of spare parts for consumers and also significantly improved Fiat India dealer profitability. Pankaj has displayed the Platinum Standard in Leading and Managing Spare Parts Operations and Services.

Mr. Kevin D’sa began his career with Bajaj Auto Ltd in September 1978 and is presently its Vice President (Finance). Under his aegis, Bajaj Auto has clocked one of the highest Profit figures in the entire Indian Auto Industry, consistently one business quarter after the other. Whether it’s his team members, rival company executives or business associates, all swear by his penchant for numbers, his financial acumen and passion to outperform consistently. Kevin has displayed a Platinum standard in managing the backbone of any business enterprise and that is Finance.

Vibhu is one of those select Auto Professionals who thrive on diversity and new challenges. When it comes to Channel Strategy, Market representation & Capacity Planning and Channel Execution, Vibhu is an ace. In the last 26 years, he has worked on products ranging from sedans, hatchbacks, 3 wheelers, Pick ups, SUV’s , commercial vehicles. Vibhu has displayed the platinum standard in After sales, Network, Sales and CRM.

Zahur is the youngest achiever in this power club of WAF Award Winners. He has worked in the past with GM India, Hero Honda and Maruti. He’s currently the Deputy Dealer Development Head at Audi India. He has significantly contributed in the Dealer network expansion of Audi in the country. These dealerships have redefined the Infrastructure and service standards in Luxury Auto retail segment in the country. Zahur has displayed a platinum standard in conceptualising and deploying world class infrastructure with class leading standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Where does a brand go after winning its customer’s hearts, minds and thus loyalty for more than 25 years and also after being world’s largest motorcycle brand year on year for almost a decade? Well it changes its name! In 2011 A new licensing arrangement is signed between Hero and Honda (Hero Honda is renamed as Hero). An incredible challenge converted into a brilliant opportunity by Mr Anil Dua and his team under the overall leadership of Mr. Brij Mohan Munjal and Pawan Munjal of Hero MotoCorp. Focussed & effective Communication to Dealers made their conviction stronger and trust deeper in the new brand. A New brand identity powered by fresh and innovative campaigns made the company reach pinnacles of Brand recall & acceptance and thus created new sales records of annual and monthly sales within the first year of new brand launch. Anil has also worked with organisations like Hindustan Unilever and Gillette in the past and has corporate experience spanning last 25 years. Mr Dua – You're truly a Hero!

A leader, an author, a mentor, a global professional, a team member – A few roles amongst many other which Sunil has carried out successfully and effectively in the last 25 years across various organisations and geographies. Having chosen his specialisation as Human resource pretty early in his career, he never looked back and is currently amongst the prominent thought leaders of HR in the corporate world. He currently heads the HR Function at Honda Cars India. He has initiated several innovative and class leading initiatives in employee recruitment process, appraisal process and employee engagement and welfare. Sunil has displayed a platinum standard in managing the most important resource - People.

Gagan has successfully harnessed the power of the new age fluidic designs developed by the Hyundai designers and technical teams. Along with his team he has orchestrated one successful product launch after another. Whether it is the Hyundai Eon, i10, i20, Fluidic Verna, Sonata, Santa Fe or the newly introduced Elantra, these products have created new benchmarks in styling, comfort, safety, performance and technology features, thus strengthening the ‘Modern Premium’ brand philosophy of Hyundai and making it one of the most loved brand of the Indian consumers. Gagan has demonstrated a Platinum standard in Product Planning.

Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa is Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Director of Maruti Suzuki India Limited. He is a Law graduate from Osaka University, Japan, Mr. Ayukawa joined Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1980. Mr. Ayukawa has handled several key assignments at Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and in the Group's overseas operations. Mr. Ayukawa served as Managing Director of Pak Suzuki Motor Company from May 2004 to June 2008.

Mr. Viswanathan Ramesh is currently the Senior Vice President - Manufacturing at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited. He completed his Master's Degree in Manufacturing Management from BITS Pilani and has a vast experience of 30 years in various global automotive corporations. He is an accomplished business leader with excellent track record of achieving business results and strategic objectives for Toyota. He is known to be a passionate people's leader and has led over 4000 people by developing, engaging and motivating people to achieve business results.

Jnaneswar Sen, Sr. Vice President – Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering. Mr.Sen has done his post-graduation in Business Administration from the prestigious IIM, Bangalore.He has been associated with Honda Cars India since year 2006 and has played an instrumental role in the expansion of Marketing & Sales activities of the company. Sen has been associated with the Indian Automobile Industry for almost three decades and has excellent sales & marketing experience with an in depth understanding of consumer trends in the Indian market. Prior to joining HCIL, Mr. Sen has worked with Maruti Udyog Ltd and B.H.E.L.