Top 10 Leaders in Automotive - 2020

The automotive industry is a knowledge-intensive industry, and plays an important role in the country's socio-economic development. Let's see how ­ the industry makes more than 60 million cars and trucks a year, and they are responsible for almost half the world's oil consumption. Not just that, the industry employs four million people directly, and much more indirectly. These are the stats that can easily convince anyone to realize that the automotive industry is a major industrial and economic force worldwide. It is obvious that the industry is emerging and will witness continuous growth in the coming years, but to be true the reason behind this growth is and will be the automotive industry leaders. An engine of growth and prosperity, the automotive industry is epitomized by generations of hard-driving `command and control' leaders. Like every other sector & industry, the automotive industry also faces ever-changing challenges. For instance, globalization, individualizations, digitalization and increasing competition have been pressing the face of the industry since the beginning. So, being just a large automobile firm or investing in the big sectors does not guarantee success. Only those companies that are able to innovate and find new ways to create value are able to thrive in this market. These are all possible because of the industry leaders who are dedicated towards their work and are inclined in the direction of their growth, their organization's growth, as well as the growth of the whole ecosystem. Such kind of leaders are responsible for bringing changes (advancement) in the industry, starting from the grass-root level to the top, while strengthening the industry as a whole. Though finding such leaders is a herculean task, it is not impossible, as they do exist in the industry. This is what we have done for our readers on this issue. CEO Insights Magazine along with an expert panel comprising of industry leaders, veterans, automotive industry professionals, and investors together have shortlisted 10 names from the Automotive Industry who are bringing positive change in the industry. In the current edition of CEO Insights `Top 10 Leaders in Automotive - 2020', we bring to you the story of their passion, compassion, commitment, intellect, struggle, failure and most importantly, their success. Hope the list meets its purpose of existence and inspires many to step in the industry to strengthen the automotive ecosystem in the country.