General Motors India said chief operating officer (COO) Kaher Kazem had been named president and managing director starting 1 January, 2016. He replaces Arvind Saxena “who has decided to retire from GM”, head of the business since early 2014.
Kazem joined GM Holden in Australia in 1995 as a senior engineer. He later held several management roles at Holden’s manufacturing operations. In 2009, he was appointed vice president of manufacturing and quality for GM Thailand/ASEAN. Prior to taking on his current position earlier this year, where he has managed the industrial side of the business, Kazem was president and managing director of GM Uzbekistan from 2012.
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“With Kaher’s hands-on experience and direct knowledge of the business, we are pleased to appoint him to lead GM India at this important time,” said GM International chief Stefan Jacoby in a statement. “GM is committed to India for the long term. Kaher’s proven track record will enable us to deliver to Indian consumers the great vehicles they want and the world-class customer experience they deserve.”
“I want to thank Arvind, who has helped lay the foundation for the future success of GM India,” said Jacoby. “We look forward to a smooth transition to ensure the continued execution of our business transformation.”
