Tarun Garg appointed as new MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India, effective January 1, 2026

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced the appointment of Tarun Garg as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. This follows the resignation of Unsoo Kim, who will return to South Korea to take on a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company, effective December 31, 2025. The company disclosed his strategic transition in its regulatory filings.

The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at a meeting held on 14 October 14. Garg, currently serving as a Whole-time Director, will assume the role of MD & CEO-designate in the interim and formally take over at the start of the new year.

Garg brings over two decades of experience in the Indian automobile industry. He is mechanical engineering graduate from Delhi Technological University, he also holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow. Prior to joining Hyundai Motor India, he held various leadership roles at Maruti Suzuki India, including National Sales Head and Executive Director – Marketing, Logistics, Parts and Accessories.

At Hyundai, Garg has played a key role in strengthening the company’s market presence, enhancing product strategy, and driving innovation. He has overseen the successful introduction of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in several models, while also improving sales quality and expanding business into rural and used car markets.