Sumit Kalra has been appointed as Group General Manager at LOHIA KIA, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the automotive retail and sales industry. In this role, he will lead the group’s corporate sales, electric vehicle (EV) business, leasing, CSD, fleet operations, digital sales, and hyperlocal initiatives, driving business growth and strengthening the company’s market presence across multiple sales channels.
Prior to this appointment, Sumit served as Sales and Marketing Specialist at Mercedes-Benz Global Star and previously held the position of GM – Sales at Lohia Kia, where he played a pivotal role in expanding sales operations and enhancing customer engagement. He also served as Head of Sales at Maruti Suzuki India Limited (NEXA), leading high-performing sales teams and delivering strong business performance in one of India’s most competitive automotive segments.
Earlier in his career, Sumit held leadership positions with Audi Gurgaon, Automark, Galaxy Toyota, Marketing Times, and Rana Motors. Across these organizations, he built extensive expertise in corporate and fleet sales, luxury automobile retail, customer relationship management, finance coordination, promotional campaigns, pre-owned vehicle business, and post-sales operations. His ability to build high-performing teams and consistently deliver sales excellence has been a defining aspect of his professional journey.
With over two decades of experience in automotive sales, business development, and dealership leadership, Sumit brings deep industry knowledge and a customer-centric approach to his new role. His appointment at LOHIA KIA reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates growth across corporate mobility, EVs, fleet solutions, and digital sales initiatives.