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.

Jaguar Land Rover has appointed the finance boss of Tata Motors as its new chief executive, in a move that increases the Indian owner’s influence over the UK luxury-car maker.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has appointed PB Balaji as its Chief Executive Officer, making him the first Indian to hold the top role at the prestigious British company. After 35 years with JLR, including three years as CEO,