Continental has announced that Christopher Marsh has taken charge as the Head of the Surface Solutions business and the Pune plant in India.
He succeeds Landry Tchapda who now, at the end of his assignment, has been assigned another responsibility within the organization and will move to Australia.
With an extensive experience of over 15 years in the automotive manufacturing industry, Marsh has worked for organizations such as Dana Axle and Jaguar Land Rover, which moved from the UK in 2018 to Pune, supporting Jaguar Land Rovers' strategic India operations.
With various leadership roles and his understanding of the Indian market, he will be instrumental in expanding the business areas of existing connections, and operations in the country. His degree in Supply Chain Management and prior experience will aid him in further building on the company’s localization efforts, exploring the scope of the export market while establishing a sustainable, strategic, and sensible roadmap for the country.
Tchapda assumed his role as the Head of the Surface Solutions business and the Pune plant in 2018 with the announcement of the ground-breaking ceremony. In his five-year assignment, he was responsible for the Greenfield establishment, the inauguration of the plant, and building the customer portfolio. He was also instrumental in establishing production and sales objectives and setting a remarkable exposure for the business.
Prashanth Doreswamy, President and CEO, Continental India, said that as the company continues to pursue excellence in manufacturing endeavours, it is confident that Marsh will play a pivotal role in guiding the business towards greater success.
He further added, “Continental extends its sincere gratitude to Landry Tchapda for his invaluable contributions since the inception of the Greenfield Plant. We wish him the best for his future endeavors.”
Marsh said, “It is both a privilege and an honor to be associated with such a distinguished organization, and I eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with the exceptional team here in India.”
As India is an important market, Marsh’s aim is to contribute significantly to the business growth, and further advance the company’s localisation efforts. Leveraging his experience, he added that his goal is to strengthen the company’s sustainability initiatives and chart a strategic path for growth, both for India as well as global markets.
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