JSW Motors Limited has appointed Hilal Isar Khan as its Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO), marking a significant leadership addition as the company strengthens its technology foundation to support its long-term growth and digital transformation ambitions in the automotive sector.
As CDIO, Khan will spearhead JSW Motors' enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation roadmap, IT modernization, data-driven innovation, and digital initiatives designed to enhance operational excellence, customer experience, and business agility. His appointment comes as the automotive industry undergoes rapid technological evolution driven by connected mobility, intelligent manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined vehicles.
Bringing Three Decades of Automotive Technology Leadership
Khan joins JSW Motors after an illustrious career spanning more than three decades in enterprise technology and digital transformation, with deep expertise in the automotive industry.
Most recently, he served as Vice President & Operating Head – IT at Honda Cars India Ltd., where he spent over 25 years leading the company's technology transformation journey. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping corporate IT strategy, driving business transformation initiatives, modernizing enterprise technology platforms, and implementing emerging digital technologies that improved operational efficiency and business performance.
He also led large cross-functional and global technology teams while working closely with business leadership to align technology investments with organizational objectives, enabling innovation across manufacturing, operations, and customer-facing functions.
A Strong Foundation in Enterprise Technology
Prior to Honda Cars India, Khan was associated with Global IT Options Ltd. as Senior Business Consultant, where he was part of the founding leadership team responsible for establishing the company's IT consulting practice and delivering technology advisory services.
Earlier, he worked with Daewoo Motors India Ltd. as Assistant Manager – Information Technology, leading ERP implementation projects that supported business operations and enterprise process integration.
He began his professional career with DCM Toyota Ltd. as Executive – Information Technology, where he built his expertise in enterprise applications, business systems, and IT operations, laying the foundation for a career that would span some of the automotive industry's most significant digital transformation initiatives.
Powering JSW Motors' Digital Vision
With over 30 years of experience across enterprise IT, ERP, digital transformation, technology strategy, and automotive business systems, Khan brings a wealth of leadership experience that aligns with JSW Motors' vision of building a technology-driven and future-ready mobility business.
As the automotive sector increasingly embraces digital manufacturing, connected ecosystems, AI-enabled operations, and intelligent mobility solutions, technology leadership has become a critical differentiator for next-generation automakers.
Khan's appointment reflects JSW Motors' commitment to embedding digital capabilities across its business while creating scalable technology platforms that support innovation, operational resilience, and sustainable growth. His leadership is expected to play a key role in accelerating the company's digital roadmap and strengthening its position in India's rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
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