Mercedes-Benz India has announced a series of leadership changes within its Sales and Marketing function, effective September 1, 2026, with Nandita Godbole being elevated as Head of Marketing.
Currently serving as General Manager, Digital Customer Unit, Godbole will succeed Amrit Baid, who has been appointed General Manager, Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars.
As part of the organisational restructuring, Jamsheed Bhadha, General Manager, Product Planning & Sales Planning, will move to a new role with Mercedes-Benz in Dubai. He will be succeeded by Sanjay Kochar, currently General Manager, TEV & BEV Sales.
Commenting on the changes, Brendon Sissing, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India, said, "Our people remain the driving force behind Mercedes-Benz's customer-centricity and sustained success. These organisational changes reinforce our commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences using real-time data strategies, AI deployment, and integrated business capabilities, while building future-ready leaders by offering broader cross-functional exposure to our talents."
Godbole has previously held leadership roles across Marketing, Retail Sales and the Digital Customer Unit at Mercedes-Benz India. In her new role, she will focus on leveraging real-time data, predictive insights and artificial intelligence to enhance customer engagement and strengthen the brand's marketing strategy.
Meanwhile, Baid will take charge of the company's Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars business after leading its Marketing and Customer Experience function. During his tenure, Mercedes-Benz India launched initiatives such as Dreams Day, Wish Box and G-Tribe.
The company said its Retail Finance business currently supports more than half of its vehicle sales and manages a portfolio exceeding ₹15,000 crore. In his new role, Baid will oversee the integration of retail finance into the company's broader customer journey.
