Kaustav Roy

Kaustav Roy is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director of Automotive at NielsenIQ since April 2021, Kaustav leads the Automotive Practice for India, Indonesia, and Taiwan, focusing on strategic partnerships for retail process optimization and product strategy. Prior to this role, Kaustav held positions such as Regional Business Director at Differential Asia and Regional Director at J.D. Power, where long-term strategic partnerships were established. Career beginnings included significant roles at Kantar, Honda Cars India Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, and Hero Honda, involving sales, CRM management, and business development. Kaustav holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, completed in 1998.