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.

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