Tata Motors Ltd.’s Chief Financial Officer will take the helm of Jaguar Land Rover, giving the Indian automaker more operational control over its British subsidiary after the departure of its chief executive officer.

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover named P B Balaji as CEO, replacing Adrian Mardell, parent Tata Motors said on Monday.

Jaguar Land Rover has named PB Balaji as its Chief Executive Officer, the first Indian to hold the top position at the marquee British brand.