Assurance Intl Limited has announced the appointment of Nilesh Garg as its Chief Business and Growth Officer. A seasoned leader with over three decades of distinguished experience, Garg brings with him immense expertise in driving large-scale business transformations and growth across the automotive and industrial sectors.
In his pivotal role, Garg will lead the strategic direction and expansion of Assurance Intl Limited’s key business portfolios, including Lubricants, Filters, and 2W Batteries. With a proven track record of managing portfolios exceeding Rs 1500+ crores, his leadership will be instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth trajectory, said a statement from the company.
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“We are incredibly excited to welcome Nilesh Garg to the Assurance family,” said Mukesh Sharma, CEO, Assurance Intl Limited. “His deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and customer-centric leadership mindset will be key in driving our next phase of growth, innovation, and transformation.”
Garg shared his excitement for the new role, stating: “I am excited to join Assurance at this transformative phase. As we focus on building a future-enabled organization, I look forward to contributing in building a world-class portfolio of brand businesses, fostering operational excellence, and accelerating growth. Together, we will strive to set new benchmarks for excellence, unlock emerging opportunities, and build a resilient, future-ready enterprise positioned for sustained success.”
Before joining Assurance Intl Limited, Garg held several senior leadership roles, including Business Head – B2C (Aftermarket) at Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., and Director & Treasurer on the Board of Gulf Oil Philippines. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles at SKF India Ltd. as National Sales Head, and at Bosch India Ltd., where he was instrumental in business expansion and market development.
Garg has successfully led teams through transformational periods such as GST implementation, demonetization, and the COVID-19 pandemic. His business acumen spans multiple geographies, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from NIT Raipur, an MBA in Marketing from IMS Indore, and a Diploma in Business Finance. He has also completed several advanced leadership programs, sharpening his capabilities in enterprise strategy and high-performance team development.
