Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed Amit Dakshini to spearhead growth and transformation in the automotive sector. With 28+ years of global experience spanning strategy, P&L management, and engineering transformation, Amit will help OEMs, suppliers, and investors unlock value across the full automotive lifecycle.
This isn’t just a leadership hire.It reflects A&M India’s strategic focus on operator-led insights and hands-on execution at a time when India’s automotive ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
Why This Appointment Matters Now
India’s automotive industry is at a pivotal inflection point, shaped by:
- Global supply-chain realignment,
- Accelerated electrification,
- Export-led manufacturing expansion,
- Rising private investment and technology adoption.
Clients increasingly demand strategic partners who combine deep sector expertise with operational experience. Amit Dakshini brings precisely that a blend of real-world insight, transformation experience, and global perspective, enabling A&M to guide clients through this shift.
Leadership Perspective
Himanshu Bajaj, MD & Head – A&M India and GCC:
“Clients are seeking partners who bring real-world insight and operational depth. Amit’s leadership and sector fluency will be instrumental in scaling our offerings in the automotive space.”
Sameer Amte, MD & Lead, A&M India:
“Amit’s operator-led experience enhances our ability to help OEMs, suppliers, and investors unlock value across the full transformation lifecycle.”
Amit Dakshini, Senior Leader – Automotive, A&M India:
“India’s automotive sector is transforming into a technology-driven, value-led global hub. A&M’s outcome-first culture is ideal for helping clients realize value across this journey.”
The Strategic Implications
Amit’s appointment enables A&M India to:
- Advise clients on full-lifecycle transformation,
- Support OEMs and suppliers in scaling operations,
- Guide investors through strategic growth and M&A opportunities,
- Deliver operator-led solutions that combine strategy, engineering, and execution.
In a sector poised to become a trillion-dollar industry within a decade, leadership depth and executional capability are critical both strengths Amit brings to the table.
Amit Dakshini’s appointment as Senior Leader Automotive at A&M India is a strategic move to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in a rapidly transforming automotive ecosystem. By combining global experience, operator-led insights, and sector fluency, Amit empowers clients to unlock value, drive growth, and navigate transformation across India’s expanding automotive landscape.
A leadership addition that signals one truth: in the next phase of automotive evolution, executional depth is the competitive advantage.

