Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland today said it has appointed ex-head of Scania and MAN in CIS countries, Per Gustav Nilsson as its Executive Director for international operations.
"Nilsson brings with him rich global experience and market knowledge, having handled international assignments with leading commercial vehicle manufacturers," the company said in a statement.
Born in Sweden, prior to joining Ashok Leyland, Nilsson had been heading the group companies of Scania and MAN in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries.
He played a big role in setting up Scania Finance in Russia and established MAN in the Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Armenia, it added.
