The last role he held was president and chief executive officer of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Daimler AG and Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding in Beijing, China.

Butschek, 55, graduated in business administration and economics with a diploma from the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Germany. He brings broad functional and general management skills, and wide international experience to his new role at Tata Motors.

Cyrus P Mistry, Chairman, Tata Motors, said, "Tata Motors is going through an exciting yet challenging phase and Mr Butschek's appointment comes at an opportune moment. He brings with him rich global experience of growing organisations and developing new markets. I am confident that Mr Butschek's ability to lead high performing teams will enable our company to achieve sustainable, profitable growth."
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