PB Balaji to Succeed Adrian Mardell as Jaguar Land Rover CEO
So, big news coming out of the automotive world—Jaguar Land Rover just announced that PB Balaji will be taking over as the new CEO starting November 2025. This is a pretty significant leadership change, especially considering he’ll be stepping into the shoes of Adrian Mardell, who’s been with the company for a whopping 35 years and has served as CEO for the last three.
Now, this isn’t just a random hire. Balaji has been deeply involved with the Tata Group, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, for quite a while. He’s currently the Group CFO at Tata Motors and has held that position since 2017. So, he’s not just familiar with JLR’s financials—he's been instrumental in shaping them. He knows the company, the strategy, and most importantly, he’s already been working closely with JLR’s leadership team. That kind of continuity is seen as a major advantage, especially as JLR continues to evolve its "Reimagine" strategy and adapt to global shifts in the auto industry.
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This change comes at a time when JLR has been on a strong upward path. Adrian Mardell is being credited for leading a remarkable turnaround during his tenure—delivering record results even as the industry faced massive disruptions like the shift to electric vehicles, supply chain crunches, and global economic uncertainty. According to N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover, Adrian’s contributions have been absolutely stellar. The decision to appoint Balaji, he said, was the result of months of careful evaluation by the board.
Adrian himself expressed pride in what the team has achieved under his leadership. He described the past three years as a privilege and thanked the entire JLR workforce and Tata Group for their support. He also shared his confidence in Balaji's ability to take things forward.
Balaji, for his part, sounds incredibly enthusiastic. He called it a privilege to lead JLR and reflected on his eight-year journey of getting to know and love the brand. With over three decades of experience across finance and supply chain roles in the automotive and consumer goods sectors—and having worked in global hubs like London, Singapore, and Switzerland—he’s bringing a truly international perspective to the role.
All in all, it looks like JLR is setting itself up for a smooth transition and continued momentum. It’ll be interesting to see how Balaji steers the brand through the next chapter of innovation and growth.
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