Dr V. Sumantran has been appointed Non-Executive Vice-Chairman of Ashok Leyland Ltd. Besides his responsibilities as member of the company board, Dr Sumantran will be responsible for the business plan and results of the defence and light commercial vehicle business units of Ashok Leyland.
Dr Sumantran is the Executive Vice-Chairman of Hinduja Automotive Ltd and has been leading the expansion strategy of the group. He has been on the board of Ashok Leyland since 2008.
Mr Vinod K. Dasari, Managing Director, will be responsible for all other operations of Ashok Leyland, including manufacturing of products as required by the defence and light commercial vehicle business units.
Mr R. Seshasayee, Executive Vice-Chairman, will continue to have overall responsibilities for all operations of Ashok Leyland, its subsidiaries and associate companies.