Accomplished executive will drive innovation
and shape the company's digital roadmap
IRVINE,
Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North
American Operations (MNAO) today announced Neeru Arora, a results-driven leader with over
three decades of experience, has been named MNAO's senior vice
president, chief information officer, effective July 8, 2024.
In this role, Arora will lead MNAO's IT and digital
transformation efforts to further fuel the company's growth plans
and prepare to capitalize on emerging market trends. She'll be
responsible for establishing a robust strategy with advanced
analytics to ensure governance and compliance, while protecting
from cyber threats. Arora will report directly into Tom Donnelly, president and CEO at
MNAO.
"Neeru comes to Mazda with a strong track record of navigating
complex operating environments," said Tom
Donnelly, president & CEO at MNAO. "She demonstrates a
clear understanding of the need to balance long-term strategic
vision with immediate practical improvements. This is a great
alignment with Mazda's challenger spirit, and I am pleased to
welcome her to our executive leadership team."
Arora previously served as CIO for Alliant Credit Union in
Chicago. Prior to that role, she
was CIO and CDO for Volkswagen Group of America and Volkswagen
North America. She holds a B.A. in finance and economics from
Loyola University of Chicago.
Proudly founded in Hiroshima,
Japan, Mazda has a history of sophisticated craftsmanship
and innovation, and a purpose to enrich life-in-motion for those it
serves. By putting humans at the center of everything it does,
Mazda aspires to create uplifting experiences with our vehicles and
for people. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in
Irvine, California, and oversees
the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States,
Canada, Mexico and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers.
Operations in Canada are managed
by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill,
Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de
Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota,
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