Ashok Leyland has announced the appointment of Dr. Gayatri Vyas Dadheech, President of the Battery Business, as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP). This change is effective starting March 27, 2026. Dr. Dadheech will now report directly to the Managing Director & CEO. Her profile highlights her extensive 29 years of R&D experience in battery technology, having previously worked at General Motors in the USA.
Appointment of New Senior Management Personnel
Ashok Leyland Limited formally notified the stock exchanges regarding a key change in its senior leadership structure, effective from March 27, 2026. The event occurred at 5:30 P.M. IST on the same day.
Designation and Reporting Structure
The Board has approved the categorization of Dr. Gayatri Vyas Dadheech, currently the President of the Battery Business, as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP). Effective immediately, Dr. Dadheech will report directly to the Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland.
Profile of Dr. Gayatri Vyas Dadheech
The disclosure highlights that Dr. Dadheech is an accomplished battery leader and innovator with a substantial background:
- She possesses 29 years of visionary Research & Development (R&D) experience in electrochemical storage and conversion devices.
- Dr. Dadheech began her professional career at General Motors in Michigan, USA, over 26 years ago.
The company confirmed that there are no disclosed relationships between Dr. Dadheech and any existing directors, making the appointment straightforward from a related-party perspective.
Source: BSE
