Nandita Godbole named Head of Marketing at Mercedes-Benz India, succeeds Amrit Baid
As part of the new structure, Amrit Baid will take over as GM, Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars business
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Published: Jul 13, 2026 2:39 PM | 2 min read
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- Mercedes-Benz announced leadership changes in its Sales & Marketing function, effective September 1, 2026, with Nandita Godbole appointed as the new Head of Marketing, succeeding Amrit Baid.
- Amrit Baid will transition to General Manager of Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars, while Jamsheed Bhadha will take on a new role in Dubai, with Sanjay Kochar succeeding him in Product Planning & Sales Planning.
- The organizational changes aim to enhance customer experience through real-time data, AI solutions, and integrated retail finance within the customer journey.
- Brendon Sissing, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, emphasized the importance of these changes in fostering customer-centric strategies and developing future-ready leaders within the company.
Mercedes-Benz today announced leadership changes in its Sales & Marketing function. Nandita Godbole, currently GM, Digital Customer Unit will be the new Head of Marketing, succeeding Amrit Baid.
Amrit Baid takes over as GM, Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars business while Jamsheed Bhadha, GM, Product Planning & Sales Planning will move to a new role within Mercedes-Benz, Dubai. Jamsheed will be succeeded by Sanjay Kochar, currently GM, TEV & BEV Sales. The new organizational changes will be effective from 1-September 2026.
The organizational changes underline Mercedes-Benz’s growing focus on enhancing customer experience using real time data, deploying AI solutions and integrating retail finance into customer journey.
Announcing the organizational changes, Brendon Sissing, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Our people remain the driving force behind Mercedes-Benz’s customer centricity and sustained success. These organizational changes reinforce our commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences using real time data strategies, AI deployment, and integrated business capabilities, while building future-ready leaders by offering a broader crossfunctional exposure to our talents. We thank our colleagues for their invaluable contributions and unwavering passion in making Mercedes-Benz the most desirable luxury brand. We wish them continued success in their new roles as they will shape the next chapter of our innovation-led growth.
Nandita Godbole has previously held key roles in Mercedes-Benz India across Marketing, Retail Sales, and Digital Customer Unit, driving business growth through customer-centric and data-led strategies. Her appointment underlines Mercedes-Benz India’s growing emphasis of deploying AI solutions, for evolved customer experience. Nandita has enabled Mercedes-Benz’s AI-led customer journey enhancements, transitioning from disconnected touchpoints into seamless, intelligent experience for customers. Her key priority in Marketing role will be extensive usage of real-time data and predictive insights, anticipating customer needs, delivering highly personalized interactions and fostering meaningful engagement across every stage.
After a successful stint with Marketing & Customer Experience, Amrit Baid will lead the key Retail Finance & Pre-Owned Cars business verticals.
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