Rajeev Chaba has been instrumental in establishing the MG brand in India since its inception. Under his leadership, MG has become one of the country’s top car brands and has set standards for innovation and disruption across categories. He led the launch of innovative products that were much ahead of their time. A firm believer in philanthropy, diversity, and transparency, Rajeev’s leadership is characterized by authenticity and direct communication with stakeholders. He has built a resilient, high-performing team that has successfully overcome numerous challenges, driving MG’s rapid growth and solidifying its position in the Indian market.

Over the course of his career, Mr Chaba has held various senior positions with top global automotive brands such as GM across multiple international markets. In 2005, he was the President & MD of GM in India. He has also served as the VP of Marketing & Sales at Shanghai-General Motors (SGM) in China and as the Chairman & MD for GM in North Africa & Egypt. Mr Chaba started his career with Eicher Motors in 1990 after completing his Master’s in business administration from IIM Bangalore. Prior to joining MG Motor India, Mr Chaba’s most recent assignments include Global COO at Vanguard Logistics, USA, and Operating Partner at UK-based private equity firm ManCapital.

Rajeev has consistently delivered strong business results in every market and every business vertical that he has worked. He combines his deep experience of growing brands locally, regionally, globally and across service industries, together with his passion for brand-building which has resulted in MG Motor India’s leadership in the highly competitive automotive segment.