Sunjay J Kapur is the Chairman of Sona Comstar (Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited), one of India's leading automotive technology companies. Founded in 1995, the company is the largest manufacturer of precision forged gears in the world, with a dominant market share. The business expanded and is primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing, and supplying highly engineered, mission-critical automotive systems and components to automotive OEMs. Headquartered in Gurugram, India, Sona Comstar is a global supplier with nine manufacturing and assembly facilities across India, the USA, Mexico, and China.The company is also a leading supplier to the fast-growing global Electric Vehicle market. In 2021, the company listed on the BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India. (NSE Symbol: SONACOMS)
Sunjay is the elected President (2021-2023)of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India. Prior to this, he was Chairman of the Electric Mobility Committee (2015-2016) and Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee (2014-2017) at ACMA.
Sunjay is also a member of the National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry. He is the Co-Chairman at CII Manufacturing Council (2020-2023), and a member of the CII National Committee on Future Mobility and the Japan Country Committee. Previously, he has been Co-Chairman of CII Smart Manufacturing Council (2017-2020) and successively, elected Chairman of CII Haryana State Council (2020-2021). He is a member of CII Northern Region Council since 2021.
Sunjay was appointed as Member of Board of Governors of The Doon School, India in 2020, and is the Chairman of The Doon School Sports Committee.
Beyond his business, Sunjay was elected as the Global Chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO-formerly known as YEO) for 2007-2008. He is the first, and thus far, only personfrom India to hold this prestigious position.
He has always been passionate about encouraging entrepreneurs in the country. Sunjay's zeal for nurturing young innovators and start-ups led him to collaborate with CNBC for a unique reality show called 'Masterpreneur India'.It aired on CNBC Awaazin 2015. This program was a path-breaking initiative in identifying and mentoring young entrepreneurs and organizations.
Sunjay completed his schooling from The Doon School, India, following which he attended the Williston Northampton School, Easthamptonin Massachusetts, USA. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Buckingham, U.K. In addition to this, he was in the class of 2006 of 'The Birthing of Giants'at MIT, USA (a 3-year program by EO, MIT, and Inc.Magazine).In 2013, he completed his post-graduation from Harvard Business School in Owner President Management. He has also done a program on 'Growth in the Family Enterprise'at the Indian School of Business and University of Pennsylvania (Wharton). He is an alumnus of the reveredinstitutions, The Doon School and Harvard Business School.
Sunjay's love for sport has been intense from his days at The Doon School. He has been House Captain of Hyderabad House and represented the school in swimming, waterpolo, tennis, and field hockey. In early 2004, Sunjay developed a keen interest for the equestrian sport of polo. His passion for polo led him to play a critical role in bringing the heritage sport to the corporate sector in India. Sunjay is an enlisted member of the Indian Polo Association (IPA). Sunjay, in his personal capacity, has contributed tremendously by incepting and captaining his own polo team-Sona Polo. Sona Polo is amongst the top professional playing teams of the country and has won several prestigious tournaments under his captaincy in India, USA, and the UK.
Sunjay is married to Priya Sachdev Kapur, and has four children -Samaira, Safira, Kiaan, and Azarias. He resides in New Delhi, India.