Shakti Upadhyay, who served as the Senior General Manager and Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India, has stepped down from his role after more than seven years with the company. He held this position for over two years.During his tenure, Upadhyay played a significant role in the launch of several key models, including the Seltos, Sonet, Carnival, Carens, and EV6. More recently, he was involved in introducing the Syros and Carens Clavis.Announcing his departure on LinkedIn, Upadhyay wrote:Kia was never just work. It was family, it was faith, it was a dream carried together.As I turn the page, I carry gratitude for the bonds, the belief, and the spirit of Movement that Inspires that will always live within me.Because what we carry within lasts longer than what we leave behind.Over his career, Upadhyay has led several defining brand journeys in India’s automotive and consumer sectors. Before joining Kia, he held roles at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor India Ltd.