Arnab Banerjee elected as ATMA Chairman
Mr. Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO of CEAT Ltd has been elected as the new Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA), the national industry body for the automotive tyre sector in India.
Having joined CEAT in the year 2005 as Vice President-Sales and Marketing, Mr Arnab Banerjee has shouldered several responsibilities and was the Chief Operating Officer at CEAT since 2018 prior to taking over his current role. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, IIM Kolkata and IIT Kharagpur. He also holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Certification.
"The Tyre Industry is a crucial segment in India’s automotive sector supporting mobility and a nation on the move. Indian Tyre Industry has been tirelessly embracing technological advancements and innovation in manufacturing processes, product design and performance standards. Indian-made tyres are exceeding customer expectations globally for durability, safety and efficiency. During my tenure as Chairman ATMA, I would wish to leverage different forums for communicating the unique strengths of the resilient and vibrant tyre industry which is driving India onto the road of progress" said Mr Banerjee.
Set up in 1975, ATMA is amongst the most active national industry bodies in the country representing Rs 90000 crore (US$11 bn) automotive tyre industry. Seven large tyre companies comprising a mix of Indian and International tyre majors and representing over 90% of the production of tyres in India are members of the Association. ATMA members include Apollo Tyres, Bridgestone India, Ceat, Continental India, Goodyear India, JK Tyre & Industries and MRF.
