JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, today announced key changes in its senior management team aimed at strengthening business operations and driving future growth. Sanjiv Saxena, currently serving as Sr Vice President – Corporate Accounts, has been elevated to the position of Commercial Director with immediate effect. In his new role, he will be part of the company’s Senior Management and will oversee Supply Chain, Material Procurement, and Liaisoning functions.
Mr Saxena is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and brings with him over 38 years of experience spanning finance, corporate accounts, direct and indirect taxation. He has also participated in several leadership and management programs at reputed academic institutions. His extensive expertise and proven leadership are expected to further strengthen JK Tyre’s commercial operations.
Additionally, Ashish Pandey, who was previously Sr Vice President – Materials, has been re-designated as Sr Vice President – OHT & Outsourcing. As part of the Senior Management team, Mr. Pandey will now be responsible for the Off-Highway Tyres (OHT) business, Outsourcing initiatives, and coordination of Mexico operations.
These appointments reflect JK Tyre’s commitment to leveraging leadership talent to support its global expansion, enhance operational efficiency, and reinforce its position as a leading player in the tyre industry. JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, the flagship entity of the JK Organisation, is among the top 20 global tyre manufacturers.
The company operates 11 production facilities—nine in India and two in Mexico—delivering an annual output of approximately 35 million tyres. Since pioneering radial tyre technology in India in 1977, JK Tyre has continued its innovation through the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysore.
The company has received multiple accolades for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, including a ‘Best in Class’ ESG rating, the ‘Sword of Honour’ from the British Safety Council, and inclusion in Business World’s list of India’s 30 most sustainable companies. JK Tyre also holds the distinction of being India’s first tyre manufacturer to join the RE100 initiative
