New Delhi: Automatic maker Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday said the Managing Director of Gurpratap Bopai has resigned from the company with the effects of January 1, 2022.
Christian Cahn Von Seelen will be an interim allegations of Indian Operation VW from January 1, 2022, in his capacity Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (Savwipl), a car maker said in a statement.
BOPARI’s replacement will be announced soon, he added.
“With deep regret that we accept the resignation of Gurpratap.
I would like to thank India’s operations from the group through a complex merger, and for his extraordinary role in ensuring that the Indian 2.0 project is important only according to the schedule.
Minimal interference , regardless of the challenges that emerged from the pandemic, “said Skoda Chief Auto Thomas Schaefer.
The smooth execution of the merger and the success of the product launched below the project is a testimony for its leadership and a deep understanding of all aspects of automotive business and trends that develop in the automotive industry, he added.
“We thank him for his contribution and hope he is the best in his future effort.
I am sure that the leadership team that managed to execute India 2.0 projects beneath it, well equipped to bring the company to the next level, in line with our Indian strategy,” said Schaefer.
Boparai has joined the company in April 2018 as the Managing Director of Skoda Auto India.
He was entrusted with the responsibility to lead the merger of three VW group entities, Volkswagen India, Skoda Auto India and Volkswagen Group Sales India as Director of the Savwipl entity implementing.
He played an important role in leading the VW Group in his efforts to strengthen his position on an ongoing basis in the Indian market.
He managed to lead the Indian 2.0 project, where the group launched two products so far – Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun, which marked the group robbery to a promising middle-sized SUV segment in the country.
Touching on products the company in India continues with Skoda Slivia scheduled to be launched at the beginning of 2022 and the Volkswagen notchback later in 2022.
It has become an honor and my privileges to lead this fantastic team in Savwip.
I am a very difficult decision.
I am Very proud of what we have achieved together and believe that the team will continue to innovate, excel and provide beyond the commitment …
“said Boparai.