Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Leadership Changes: Škoda and Volkswagen Announce New Brand Directors
Big changes are happening at Škoda and Volkswagen in India!
Ashish Gupta, who currently leads Volkswagen, is moving to Škoda as their new boss.
He's taking over from Petr Janeba, who is going back to the Czech Republic.
Nitin Kohli, who is in charge of sales at Audi India, will be taking over Gupta's job at Volkswagen.
These changes, happening in May 2025, show the company's commitment to local leadership.
Gupta will focus on growing Škoda, making customers happy, and expanding their dealerships.
Janeba helped Škoda become stronger in India, and the company aims to sell lots of cars.
Both Gupta and Kohli have lots of experience in the car industry, and the company hopes they'll help the brands grow.
Ashish Gupta to become Brand Director of Škoda India, starting May 1, 2025.
Nitin Kohli will replace Gupta as Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.
Petr Janeba is returning to Škoda Auto headquarters in the Czech Republic.
Gupta brings over 20 years of automotive experience, including 12 years with Volkswagen Group.
Škoda aims to sell 8,000 Kylaq units monthly by the end of 2025 in India.
- Who
- Ashish Gupta, Nitin Kohli, Petr Janeba, and Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL).
- What
- Leadership transition; Ashish Gupta becomes Škoda India Brand Director, Nitin Kohli takes Volkswagen role.
- When
- Effective May 1, 2025
- Where
- India and Škoda Auto headquarters in the Czech Republic
- Why
- To strengthen brand presence, boost growth, and utilize experienced leadership within the company.
- Effective Date
- May 1, 2025
- New Škoda India Brand Director
- Ashish Gupta
- New Volkswagen Brand Director
- Nitin Kohli
- Outgoing Škoda India Brand Director
- Petr Janeba
- Company Involved
- SAVWIPL