Fiat Chrysler appoints Kevin Flynn as New President and MD

Fiat Chrysler has appointed Kevin Flynn as its new President and Managing Director for India operations with immediate effect. Flynn replaces Nagesh Basavanhalli who left the company to pursue other interests.

The newly appointed Managing director will be responsible for strengthening the overall sales of the Fiat brand in India and the new brands that will be introduced in the country. His role will also include the management of service, parts and customer care across more than 132 dealerships in 98 cities across 24 states in India.

Fiat India will introduce the Abarth brand in 2015 with its own brand identity. John Kett, Vice-President and General Manager, APAC Operations, FCA, says, Flynn is a strong, strategic and dynamic leader with the ability to shape brand and business culture. His experience will drive FCA India into the next growth phase.

Flynn has over 30 years of international and multi-brand experience. He served Jaguar Land Rover as Managing Director for South Africa and Sub Sahara Africa regions.