PB Balaji is a distinguished global business and automotive leader who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). He took charge of JLR in November 2025, becoming the first Indian to lead the British luxury automotive company. With nearly three decades of experience across the automotive and consumer goods industries, he brings extensive expertise in finance, supply chain, business transformation, and global operations.
An alumnus of IIT Madras, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, PB Balaji also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Calcutta. He began his professional career with Unilever in 1995, taking on a series of finance and supply chain leadership roles across India, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK. He later served as CFO and Executive Director – Finance & IT at Hindustan Unilever.
PB Balaji joined Tata Motors in November 2017 as Group Chief Financial Officer, becoming a key member of the company’s executive leadership. During his tenure, he was closely involved in the transformation and financial performance of the Tata Motors Group, while working across diverse global teams and businesses. He also served as a Non-Executive Director on the JLR Board from December 2017.
His appointment as JLR CEO in November 2025 marked a significant milestone in his career and in the company’s leadership history. PB Balaji succeeded Adrian Mardell, who retired after more than three decades with JLR. Having worked closely with JLR for several years, Balaji brought an established understanding of the company’s strategy, global brands, operations and transformation journey to his new role.
As CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, PB Balaji is responsible for guiding the company’s iconic portfolio, including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar, while advancing its Reimagine strategy and its vision for sustainable modern luxury. His leadership combines financial discipline with a strong focus on product, technology, operational performance, customer experience and global growth.
PB Balaji’s leadership and financial expertise have received significant industry recognition, including the CFO of the Year Award 2023 from The Financial Express and the Economic Times Hall of Fame CFO Award 2025. His career across Unilever, Tata Motors and now JLR reflects a rare combination of financial leadership, operational understanding and international business experience.
With his extensive experience across automotive, consumer goods, finance, supply chain and global business transformation, PB Balaji is now playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Jaguar Land Rover, modern luxury mobility, electrification, sustainability and next-generation automotive technology.
