Nissan Motor India has announced the appointment of Gagan Mangal as head of communications, effective 12 January 2026.

He will be based out of Gurugram and will lead communications for NMIPL, reporting to Katherine Zachary, vice president – international communications, and working closely with Saurabh Vatsa, managing director, NMIPL.

Furthermore, Mangal aims to play a pivotal role in Nissan’s brand resurgence journey in India, supporting upcoming product launches and strengthening the company’s communications and media engagement efforts.

Mangal moves from Volkswagen India, where he was lead, marketing communications and press.

Vatsa said, “We are pleased to welcome Gagan to Nissan Motor India at a pivotal time in our journey. He brings deep automotive communications expertise and a strong understanding of the Indian media landscape. As we accelerate our brand resurgence and prepare for exciting product launches, Gagan’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our communications strategy and building a compelling Nissan narrative in India.”

Zachary added, “Gagan brings deep automotive communications expertise and a strong understanding of the Indian media landscape. We are confident his leadership will be instrumental as Nissan enters an exciting new phase in India.”

Mangal said, “I am truly excited to join Nissan Motor India at this pivotal moment in its growth and transformation journey. India remains a priority market for Nissan, with significant opportunities to strengthen brand relevance, trust, and customer connection. I look forward to collaborating closely with teams across India and globally to craft a clear, confident, and customer-centric narrative, one that reflects Nissan’s global ambitions while resonating authentically with audiences in India.”

In a career spanning over 17 years, he has also worked with Hyundai.