New Delhi: Home-grown multinational automotive manufacturing corporation Mahindra and Mahindra on Monday appointed Toru Saito as the president and CEO of Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co Ltd (MAM), Japan.

He will also be a representative director on the board of MAM, which has played a key role in establishing Mahindra as a global player in the area of tractor and farm implements. 

Saito carries over three decades of experience with Nissan Motors and Audi Japan. For the past six years, he was associated with Audi. Before joining Mahindra, he was president, Audi Japan Sales KK.

''Our endeavour is to bring on board top global talent to support our ambitious growth plans,'' said M&M executive director and chairman of the board of directors, Rajesh Jejurikar. “Saito brings with him global cross-functional experience. I am sure under his leadership MAM will continue its transformative journey and meet the commitments of a profitable growth.”