Rolls-Royce has appointed Sashi Mukundan as Executive Vice President, Transformation India. Taking up the role this month, Mr Mukundan will be responsible for leading the Group’s government engagement and business development efforts across India, supporting the expansion of its presence and long-term growth strategy in the region.
With a nearly 100-year history in India, Rolls-Royce has built deep industrial ties through engineering collaboration, manufacturing, and technology partnerships. India remains a priority market for the Group, aligned with national ambitions for industrial growth and technological self-reliance by 2047.
Rolls-Royce currently supports key sectors in India including aerospace, defence, and energy. Its engines and technologies are used by the Indian Armed Forces, commercial airlines, and across essential infrastructure—from rail and airports to healthcare and industrial power systems. These activities are underpinned by a network of joint ventures, local suppliers, and academic collaborations.
Mr Mukundan’s appointment aligns with the Group’s broader transformation journey—focused on improving operational performance, competitiveness, and long-term resilience. He brings decades of leadership experience in advancing commercial initiatives and forging strong public-private partnerships within India’s evolving industrial landscape.
Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce, said “Sashi brings a strong track record of fostering business growth aligned with India’s economic priorities. His leadership will play a pivotal role in enhancing our collaboration with Indian institutions and industries. Our goal is to work alongside India in developing and delivering advanced power and propulsion technologies—designed and built in India, for India and the world—supporting the vision of a developed India by 2047.”
Rolls-Royce serves customers in over 100 countries, with a physical presence in 48. Its multi-year transformation programme is focused on building the financial strength and agility needed to deliver next-generation solutions across civil, defence, and industrial sectors. In 2024, the Group reported underlying revenues of £17.8 billion and operating profit of £2.46 billion.
