Maruti Suzuki has elevated Sunil Kakkar as Whole-Time Director designated as director (corporate planning) for three years with effect from April 1, 2025 up to March 31, 2028. He was previously the Senior Executive Officer at the company. In this role, he headed the corporate planning vertical and was a key member of the executive committee.
Kakkar brings over 35 years of experience at Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL). In his career at Maruti Suzuki, he has held important leadership roles, including leading the supply chain division and managing the Gurgaon production plant. He played a key role in setting up supply chains for major projects and increasing local sourcing.
He also helped establish partnerships with companies from Japan, Italy, and France for technologies like controllers, AMT systems, plastic fuel tanks, and high-strength sheet metal.
In addition to these responsibilities, Kakkar is a director on the boards of several Maruti Suzuki associate companies, including Mark Exhaust Systems, SKH Metals, and Hanon Climate Systems India.
