German global truck behemoth, Daimler trucks has announced that the managing director and CEO of Daimler Trucks India, Satyakam Arya, will become the president and CEO of Hino Motors from 1 April 2026.
The announcement comes after the revelation that most of the senior executives of the new joint venture company, Archion will be former Daimler and Fuso executives, with Hino’s former CEO moved into the role of chief technical officer at the new joint company.
Daimler said in its statement that Satyakam will lead Hino’s global operations and transformation from Tokyo, marking a significant leadership appointment for Daimler and Toyota’s planned integration of their commercial vehicle subsidiaries Fuso and Hino.
The appointment is scheduled to take effect with the planned commencement of Archion’s operations on 1 April next year, but it is subject to approval by the relevant boards of directors and to the’ timely completion of necessary approvals from shareholders and authorities’.
In June this year, Daimler Truck, Fuso, Hino and Toyota Motor Corporation concluded definitive agreements on integrating Fuso and Hinom with the aim being a new listed holding company to start operations in April next year. Daimler Truck and Toyota have previously stated they will each aim to own 25 per cent of the new listed holding company of the integrated Fuso and Hino,
“Satyakam Arya has been an outstanding leader during his time with us, demonstrating exceptional expertise in commercial vehicle operations and a deep commitment to customer success. His strategic acumen and proven ability to drive transformation position him perfectly for this new leadership role,” said Achim Puchert, member of the board of management at Daimler Truck, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and BharatBenz.
Under Arya, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles says he achieved record-breaking profitability growth across its trucks and buses portfolio while doubling its customer base across all segments, while the company’s dealership network touch points expanded dramatically from 182 to 385+ locations nationwide, bringing BharatBenz closer to customers across India.
“India’s commercial vehicle industry is entering a transformative decade. With infrastructure investments accelerating and the push toward sustainable mobility gaining momentum, the fundamentals for growth have never been stronger. DICV has built a solid foundation, exceptional leadership, and the momentum to capitalize on these opportunities. I’m confident the team will continue to reach new heights,” said Arya.
