Gagan Mangal has taken on a new role as Head of Communications at Nissan Motor India Private Limited, effective January 2026.Prior to this appointment, Mangal spent over 14 years at Volkswagen India, where he most recently served as Lead, Marketing Communications and Press. In this role, he was responsible for brand and product communications, media relations, and press strategy.During his tenure at Volkswagen India, he also held the position of Head of Press Communications for nearly seven years, along with earlier leadership roles including Chief Manager, Senior Manager, and Corporate Communications Manager. His responsibilities spanned corporate communication, media engagement, and strategic messaging for the brand in India.Before joining Volkswagen India, Mangal worked with Hyundai Motor India Limited as an Assistant Manager, where he was involved in corporate communication functions.With close to two decades of experience across the Indian automotive sector, Mangal brings extensive expertise in communications, press relations, and brand storytelling to his new role at Nissan Motor India.