VinFast has appointed Anurag Saxena as Deputy CEO for its India operations, strengthening the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker’s leadership team as it accelerates its expansion strategy in the country.
Announcing the development in a LinkedIn post on Thursday, Saxena said he looks forward to contributing to innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in India’s rapidly evolving automotive market.
“I’m delighted to step into the role of Deputy CEO at VinFast Auto India. India represents a dynamic and evolving automotive landscape, and I look forward to contributing to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth,” Saxena said.
He added that he is excited about the opportunities ahead as the company expands its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing mobility markets.
Extensive automotive industry experience
Before joining VinFast, Saxena spent nearly 23 years with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), where he held several leadership positions across sales, strategy, and business development.
Most recently, he served as Operating Officer from April 2024 to February 2026, overseeing core business functions including business development, product strategy, marketing, electrification initiatives, network expansion, and sales digitisation for the company’s two-wheeler portfolio.
In this role, Saxena led more than 135 teams across six divisions and played a key role in shaping the company’s medium-term strategy. He also contributed to advancing HMSI’s electrification roadmap, including the launch of the company’s first EV concept store in Bengaluru in June 2025 and the development of a scalable EV network strategy.
Earlier, he served as Regional Business Head (General Manager) for North India from 2021 to 2024, managing operations across markets including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir. During this period, the region recorded around 30 per cent volume growth, while market share improved from 21 per cent to 28 per cent.
Prior to that, Saxena served as Regional Business Head (Deputy General Manager) for the Central region between 2016 and 2021, overseeing operations across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where he led dealer network expansion and drove market share growth.
Saxena began his professional career with Cosmo Ferrites in international sales before moving to Honda. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from Amravati University and an MBA in Marketing and Systems from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya.
