Tata Motors Ltd’s board has approved the appointment of former Managing Director and CEO, Guenter Butschek, as an additional non-executive independent director for a five-year term, effective from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030.
His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Tata Motors advances its strategic demerger, restructuring its commercial and passenger vehicle businesses to sharpen focus, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize shareholder value.
Butschek’s expertise in business transformation and organizational restructuring is expected to offer valuable guidance as Tata Motors navigates this strategic shift.
A seasoned global executive, Butschek has held leadership roles at Daimler, Airbus, and Tata Motors, with a strong focus on business transformation, supply chain optimization, and industrial operations.
Currently, he serves as CEO of Cubonic GmbH, a provider of sustainable electric LCV solutions, and as a non-executive director at UK-based Cheesecake Energy Limited.
During his tenure as Tata Motors’ MD and CEO from 2016 to 2021, Butschek played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and financial discipline. He spearheaded Turnaround 2.0, a restructuring initiative focused on cost reduction, supply chain optimization, and product portfolio rationalization, which contributed to stabilizing the company’s performance.
Under his leadership, Tata Motors strengthened its passenger vehicle segment, expanded its market share, and introduced key models such as the Nexon, Harrier, Altroz, and Safari. His tenure also saw the company take initial steps toward electric mobility, laying the foundation for its current leadership in India’s EV market.
As Tata Motors progresses with its business restructuring and long-term growth strategy, Butschek’s return to the board is expected to enhance strategic decision-making and operational execution during this transformational phase.
