Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the iconic British luxury carmaker owned by Tata Motors, has announced the appointment of P B Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take over in November 2025, following the retirement of current CEO Adrian Mardell, who wraps up a remarkable 32-year journey with the company, including three years at the helm.
Balaji is currently serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Tata Motors and has played a key role in the company’s transformation. He has also been closely involved with JLR’s leadership over recent years, making him a natural choice for the role after a formal succession planning process.
N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, said, “I would like to thank Adrian for the stellar turnaround of JLR and for delivering record results. I am delighted to appoint Balaji as the incoming CEO. He has been associated with the company for many years and is familiar with the strategy. This move will ensure that we continue to accelerate our journey to Reimagine JLR.”
Under Mardell, JLR has seen strong progress on its “Reimagine” strategy, focused on electrification, premium branding, and sustainable profitability.
Reflecting on his tenure, Adrian Mardell said, “These three years have been a great privilege. Together with the incredible JLR workforce, we have cemented JLR’s position in the automotive industry during a time of incredible change. I wish Balaji every success in his new role.”
P B Balaji said, “It is my privilege to lead this incredible company. Over the past eight years, I have grown to know and love JLR and its iconic global brands. I look forward to working with the team to take it to even greater heights.”
His appointment signals a steady hand and renewed energy for JLR’s next phase, as the company sharpens its focus on electric mobility, operational excellence, and leadership in the global luxury automotive space.
