Somil Nijhawan takes charge as CEO of Kun Group

TELANGANA: Kun Group has brought in seasoned automotive leader Somil Nijhawan as its new chief executive officer, marking a major leadership shift for the dealer network across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Nijhawan steps into the role after an accomplished stint steering premium automotive brands to sustained growth and performance.

His move follows more than six and a half years as group president and CEO at Kristan Auto, where he oversaw Audi Gurugram and BYD operations. His tenure was marked by steady profitability, sharper customer focus and consistent KPI wins. He built a culture rooted in trust, transparency, ownership and integrity, while strengthening ties with manufacturers and ensuring immaculate compliance with brand standards.

Under his watch, Audi India repeatedly recognised Kristan Auto with a string of honours including Dealer of the Year, Best Audi Partner, CEO of the Year and top awards across sales and aftersales. BYD India acknowledged the group with accolades such as Excellent Partner, Outstanding Aftersales Service and Sales Champion.

Before Kristan Auto, Nijhawan held key leadership roles at BMW India for almost nine years. He turned around Bird Automotive’s performance as managing director, lifting it from the lower end of dealer rankings to among the top performers. He drove profitability, delivered double digit growth and led the business to cross a turnover of more than Rs 500 crore. His rise through BMW India included impactful stints as regional head for North India, regional manager for West and Central India and area sales manager across multiple zones, consistently outperforming targets.

His earlier experience in auto finance with Kotak Mahindra Prime, ICICI Bank and Citi, combined with a marketing foundation at The Times of India, rounds out a career defined by strategic thinking, financial discipline and a firm grip on customer experience.

With this appointment, Kun Group positions itself for a new phase of expansion and performance. Nijhawan’s track record across luxury brands, his focus on developing people and his ability to revive and scale businesses signal a fresh chapter for the group as it aims to accelerate growth across the Telugu states.