Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra Becomes First Asian to Lead OICA

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : November 13, 2025

Shailesh Chandra becomes the first Asian President of OICA. A proud moment for Tata Motors and the Indian auto industry on the global stage.

Shailesh Chandra has made history. The Tata Motors CEO is the first Asian to head OICA, starting 1 November 2025. He follows John Bozzella from the USA. This highlights the growing trust in Indian leaders worldwide.

This is a big achievement for Tata Motors and the Indian auto industry, showing that Indian leaders are trusted globally.

Leading in the Time of Big Change

Table of Contents

1. Leading in the Time of Big Change

2. In his first statement, Shailesh Chandra said,

3. Shailesh Chandra – The Man Behind Tata’s EV Success

4. OICA’s Global Work and New Team

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Chandra takes charge as the auto industry moves toward cleaner and electric vehicles. Companies worldwide aim for lower emissions. OICA supports automakers to meet these goals and move forward.

In his first statement, Shailesh Chandra said,

“It’s a great honour to become the first OICA President from India. This shows how OICA represents every part of the world. As we move to cleaner mobility, OICA’s work becomes even more important to make vehicles safe, modern and environment friendly.”

Shailesh Chandra – The Man Behind Tata’s EV Success

Chandra has been with Tata Motors for more than 20 years, working in important areas like strategy and electric mobility. Under his leadership, Tata Motors changed its passenger vehicle business and became one of the top players in India’s electric car market.

He has also won many awards, like Man of the Year 2020 by Autocar Professional and Automobile CEO of the Year by TopGear. Shailesh Chandra studied at IIT Varanasi, did his Executive MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management and later completed a Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship from Carnegie Mellon University in the USA.

OICA’s Global Work and New Team

Along with Chandra, Hildegard Müller, who leads Germany’s VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie), has been elected as Vice President of OICA. She has long experience in the auto, energy and government sectors and is leading the German auto industry since 2020.

OICA was founded in 1919 and includes 36 national automobile associations from around the world. It works to create global auto rules, promote safe and sustainable mobility and help cooperation between governments and car makers.

With Shailesh Chandra as President, India will now have a stronger voice in the future of the global auto industry. It’s a proud and inspiring moment for every Indian connected to mobility and innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1: Who is Shailesh Chandra?

Ans: Shailesh Chandra is the CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, with over 20 years in the auto industry.

2: What is OICA?

Ans: OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles) is a global association of automobile manufacturers that sets industry standards and promotes sustainable mobility.

3: When did Shailesh Chandra become OICA President?

Ans: He officially took charge on 1 November 2025.

4: Why is this important for India?

Ans: It marks the first time an Asian leads OICA, highlighting India’s growing influence in the global automotive sector.

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