Dr.
Partha Datta, assumes responsibility for Engineering, Design, Research
&Development (R&D) operations across the India & Asia Pacific
Region. Since 2019, Partha has led FCA India as President and Managing
Director, including the successful launch of the new Jeep Compass and locally
assembled Jeep Wrangler.
Partha
joined FCA in 1999 as an engineer. Over the past twenty years, he has worked in
senior leadership positions across international industrial and commercial
operations, governance, business development projects, engineering and vehicle
integration. During his tenure at FCA, Partha was also the Director of
Technical Centres in Chennai and Pune, as well as the Head of Product
Engineering in China.
Carl
Smiley, Chief Operating Officer, Stellantis India & Asia Pacific, announced
the appointments. “I’m very pleased to announce both Roland and Partha in their
new roles for Stellantis. An
accomplished international sales and marketing executive, Roland brings a
wealth of commercial experience to his new role as CEO & Managing Director
in India. He will be responsible for developing and expanding Stellantis’
brands, network and business operations in India - a key growth market of focus
for the Company globally.
“With
his extensive innovation and product development experience, Partha was the
ideal candidate to lead Stellantis’ engineering, design and R&D operations
for the region. Partha was instrumental in delivering the Jeep brand’s
localized product plan in India and will lead a team focused on delivering the
regional product strategy, coupled with identifying and delivering new
opportunities for growth,” said Smiley. Both Roland and Partha assume their new
roles effective immediately.