Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has disclosed the appointment of Ms. Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Mahindra Group, effective from 15th September 2026. She will also form part of the Senior Management of the Company.
Appointment Details
- Reason for change: Appointment as Group Chief Strategy Officer and inclusion in Senior Management
- Effective date: 15th September 2026
- Reporting structure: Will report to Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group
- Board membership: Will be part of the Group Executive Board
Professional Background
Ms. Shveta Arya brings 23+ years of experience across publicly listed multinational organizations and management consulting. Her sector experience spans automotive, travel, financial services, and telecom.
Previous roles include:
- Managing Director of Cummins India Limited (CIL), responsible for driving growth, customer success, talent development, and fostering inclusive work culture
- Leadership of Strategy and M&A at Thomas Cook India
- Diverse roles at Kearney (management consulting) and Infosys
Educational Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)
- Bachelor's in Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Delhi University
Additional Information
- The appointment reflects Mahindra Group's focus on driving growth across its diverse portfolio of businesses
- Ms. Arya is described as passionate about constructive change and holistic progress for customers, employees, and communities
- She is a strong advocate of diversity, inclusion, and women's empowerment
- The disclosure includes a press release dated 9th August 2026 announcing the appointment
- The intimation has been uploaded on the company's website at https://www.mahindra.com