In his new role, Rahul will lead the company’s commercial vehicle business in Nigeria, oversee overall automotive operations and drive growth with full profit and loss responsibility.
He will also focus on expanding Tata’s dealership network and strengthening the company’s distribution and service ecosystem across the country.
Bringing more than 20 years of experience, Rahul Gaur has built a diverse career across the automotive, electric mobility, insurance, telecommunications and international business sectors. His expertise includes dealer network development, market expansion, operational management and business growth strategies.
Before joining Tata International, Rahul Gaur served as Director – West Africa at SPIRO, where he managed electric vehicle operations across several countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Burkina Faso. During his tenure, he played a key role in expanding dealer networks, developing battery-swapping infrastructure, implementing customer service initiatives and driving regional business growth.
Earlier at SPIRO, he held the position of Country Head for Togo, where he helped establish the company’s electric mobility presence through strategic partnerships, network expansion and customer-focused service models. His efforts contributed significantly to business growth and market penetration in the region.
Prior to his experience in electric mobility, Rahul Gaur spent nearly 10 years with Renault in various leadership roles, including Regional Business Head, Regional Sales and Network Head, Regional Sales Marketing Manager and Area Sales Manager. During this period, he expanded dealer and service networks, strengthened rural market reach and consistently delivered strong sales performance across multiple territories.
He also worked with General Motors as Area Sales Manager, leading regional sales operations and supporting market expansion initiatives for the Chevrolet brand.
In addition, Gaur held leadership roles at ICICI Lombard, where he focused on motor insurance partnerships and dealership channels. Earlier in his career, he worked with Reliance Communications, Vodafone, Airtel and HBL, gaining valuable experience in sales, channel management, customer acquisition and business development.
With extensive expertise in automotive retail, international business management, dealer network creation, strategic partnerships and P&L leadership, Gaur is well-positioned to lead Tata International’s next phase of automotive growth in Nigeria.
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