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Jaguar Land Rover Names P.B. Balaji CEO Before Mardell’s December Retirement

The appointment sets the stage for Jaguar’s first new electric model, due in 2026.

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A finished Jaguar XJ automobile moves through the final inspection area on the production line.

Overview

  • Adrian Mardell will step down on December 31 after three years as Jaguar’s CEO and over 30 years with the company.
  • Tata Motors has chosen its group finance chief, P.B. Balaji, as Jaguar Land Rover’s next CEO, effective this November.
  • The 2024 “Copy Nothing” rebrand—featuring no vehicles—drew fierce criticism and was labeled “woke” by President Trump.
  • Jaguar Land Rover is conducting a global review of its marketing strategy in response to ongoing backlash.
  • The brand is preparing to launch its first new electric vehicle under the Reimagine strategy in 2026.