MUMBAI: Rolls-Royce is shifting gears in India with a new leadership appointment. The engineering giant has announced Sashi Mukundan as its executive vice president, transformation India, effective October 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence and partnerships across the country.
In his new role, Mukundan will lead government and business relations for Rolls-Royce in India and play a key part in accelerating the Group’s growth in one of its most strategic global markets.
For nearly a century, Rolls-Royce has been woven into India’s industrial fabric, combining its heritage of British engineering excellence with local innovation, manufacturing, and collaboration. From powering India’s skies and seas including the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and major airlines to supporting critical infrastructure like railways, airports, hospitals, and data centres, the company’s footprint in India continues to expand.
Commenting on the appointment, Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said, “Sashi has a track record of delivering significant commercial growth that has contributed to India’s impressive economic success story. His appointment reaffirms our commitment to expanding our footprint and deepening our partnerships in India. We aspire to become a strategic partner by co-creating, co-developing, and co-manufacturing power and propulsion technologies in India, for India, and for the world, making a meaningful contribution to Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Mukundan’s appointment comes as Rolls-Royce continues its multi-year transformation into a high-performing, resilient, and globally competitive business. The move signals the company’s intent to align closely with India’s vision of self-reliance and innovation leadership, powered by collaboration, technology, and trust.