The luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz, has announced an organizational change in its external affairs and corporate citizenship function. The company has appointed Dr Shyam Sunder as the head of external affairs and corporate citizenship.
Dr Shyam will report to Santosh Iyer, managing director and CEO. In his new role, Dr. Shyam will lead Mercedes-Benz India’s government relations, public policy advocacy, and policy initiatives. He will foster close collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, and work to build communities through Mercedes-Benz’s diverse corporate citizenship programmes.
Dr. Shyam Sunder holds a master’s degree in Econometrics and a Ph.D. in Economics. With an impressive career spanning approximately 24 years, he has held pivotal roles related to driving public policy & advocacy and government engagements at prominent automotive firms such as Tata Motors and Hyundai. He has also worked with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), where he played a vital role in shaping public policy and fostering industry collaborations.
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