The Mahindra Group has appointed Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026. She will also join the senior management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and the Group Executive Board, reporting to Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group.
In her new role, Ms Arya will lead the Group Strategy Office and work across Mahindra’s businesses to identify new growth opportunities, improve value creation and strengthen the Group’s long-term strategic position. Her responsibilities will include working with the leadership teams of various businesses on growth plans, portfolio priorities and strategic initiatives.
Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, said Ms Arya’s more than two decades of experience across business leadership, strategy and management consulting would support the Group’s growth plans. “We are pleased to welcome Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer. Her experience in driving growth, shaping strategy and leading through change will be valuable as we work with our portfolio of businesses to create long-term value. Her commitment to constructive change and holistic progress also aligns strongly with the Mahindra Group’s purpose,” Dr Shah said.
Ms Arya joins Mahindra after a career spanning more than 23 years across multinational companies and management consulting. She has worked across the automotive, travel, financial services and telecommunications sectors. Before joining Mahindra, Arya served as Managing Director of Cummins India Limited, where she was responsible for business growth, customer success, talent development and building an inclusive and ethical workplace. Earlier, she led Strategy and M&A at Thomas Cook India and held various roles at Kearney and Infosys.
Ms Arya holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Technology from Delhi University. Throughout her career, Ms Arya has focused on business transformation, growth and organisational development. She is also an advocate for diversity, inclusion and women’s empowerment. At Cummins, she served as programme sponsor for the company’s flagship initiative focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for girls and women in India.
The appointment comes as Mahindra continues to strengthen its portfolio across automotive, farm equipment, technology, financial services and other businesses. The Group also has operations across renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate.
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group has more than 324,000 employees across over 100 countries. It holds leadership positions in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume
