Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer
Mahindra Group has announced the appointment of Ms. Shveta Arya as the Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective September 15, 2026. Ms. Arya will also form part of the Senior Management of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.In her role as CSO, Ms. Arya will lead the Group Strategy Office. She will work across the entire portfolio of businesses to identify growth opportunities, unlock value, and drive long-term strategic advantage for the Mahindra Group. The position places Ms. Arya on the Group Executive Board, reporting directly to Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD of the Mahindra Group.
Ms. Arya brings over 23 years of experience across publicly listed multinational organizations and management consulting. Her professional background spans various sectors including automotive, travel, financial services, and telecom. Prior to joining the Mahindra Group, Ms. Arya served as the Managing Director of Cummins India Limited (CIL), where she was responsible for driving Cummins' growth, ensuring customer success, and fostering a positive work culture. Earlier in her career, she held roles leading Strategy and M&A at Thomas Cook India, and held diverse positions at Kearney and Infosys.
Ms. Arya holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and a Bachelor's in Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Delhi University. She is noted for her passion regarding constructive change and holistic progress, as well as being a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and women's empowerment.
Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group, stated that he is "pleased to welcome Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy Officer." He added that her experience in driving growth, shaping strategy, and leading through change will be highly valuable as the company works toward creating long-term value across its business portfolio.
The appointment underscores the Mahindra Group's focused commitment to achieving continued growth across its diverse range of businesses.
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