Imperial Auto Industries Limited, a global fluid transmission solutions provider, has appointed James Gaylord as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of its subsidiary, Imperial Auto USA Corp. In his new role, James will lead Imperial Auto’s operations across the Americas and drive the company’s next phase of growth in the region. He will report to Vikram Wagh, Managing Director & CEO, Imperial Auto Industries Limited.
James’s mandate will include expanding Imperial Auto’s presence into new markets across the American region while driving significant revenue growth over the coming years. He will also focus on strengthening the company’s product engineering and new product development capabilities in the Americas, while leading initiatives to localise the supply chain, enhance purchasing capabilities and build strategic partnerships with suppliers to support the company’s regional growth.
Commenting on the hiring, Vikram Wagh, MD and CEO, Imperial Auto Industries Limited, said, “The Americas is a strategically important region for Imperial Auto, and we see significant opportunities to deepen our presence and expand our business in the region. James brings extensive experience in the automotive industry, which will be instrumental as we scale our operations and capabilities. His leadership will be key to strengthening our operations and customer relationships, building local capabilities and positioning Imperial Auto for sustained growth across the Americas.”
With nearly three decades of experience across the automotive and manufacturing sectors, James brings proven expertise in business development, operational excellence, transformation and growth. Prior to joining Imperial Auto, he served as Global Sales Director at Gentex. He has also held leadership roles at organisations including Johnson Controls, ATI and Tenneco.
The appointment reinforces Imperial Auto’s focus on strengthening its regional leadership and capabilities as it expands its global footprint and builds closer relationships with customers and partners across key international markets.