Sirish Vissa appointed as Head of Volkswagen Motorsport India

Volkswagen Group India today announced the appointment of Sirish Vissa as the new Head of Volkswagen Motorsport India. In his new role, Sirish will provide strategic direction and guidance as the Motorsport division rapidly strengthens its exploits in touring car one-make series and rallying.

Sirish (41) is a serial entrepreneur with close to two decades of experience in domestic and international motorsport. Born in Bangalore, Sirish spent over 20 years in the United States of America, studying Mechanical Engineering and working on various motorsport projects. He is also one of the only Indians to master motorsport engineering by developing a car for the prestigious 24 hours LeMans endurance race. Apart from his unprecedented commitment to motorsport, he has established two companies in India for promoting new ideas into the manufacturing industry and motorsport.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mr. Mahesh Kodumudi, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited, Head of Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited said, “Sirish’s vast experience and valuable knowledge on industry know-how will further strengthen our motorsport activities in India, which started and has seen phenomenal success under the guidance of Prithviraj until now. We welcome Sirish to the Volkswagen family and look forward to his strategic guidance of our Motorsport activity as he takes on this new responsibility”.