BMW Group India CEO and President, Rudratej Singh, passes away

Rudratez Singh took over BMW after a four-year long stint as a global president at Royal Enfield.

OverdriveApr 20, 2020 16:46:59 IST

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rudratej Singh, president and CEO, BMW India, and a friend and compatriot in the industry. Affectionately known as Rudy, he took over the mantle at BMW India, after a four-year long stint as global president at Royal Enfield, and over 18 years at Unilever where he last served as vice president in Singapore.

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Rudratej Singh, president and CEO, BMW India. Image: Twitter

Rudy was also a humanitarian, at the helm of a charity for underprivileged girl children, an award-winning golfer, and a passionate biker, with half a dozen or more motorcycles in his garage. Rest in peace, Rudy.

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