Ashok Leyland Re-Appoints Dheeraj G Hinduja as Executive Chairman for Three-Year Term
Mumbai, May 28, 2026: Ashok Leyland Limited has announced the re-appointment of Mr. Dheeraj G Hinduja as Executive Chairman for a further period of three years, effective November 26, 2026, subject to shareholder approval and other regulatory clearances.
The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors during its meeting held on May 28, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The company disclosed the development through regulatory filings submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Experienced Business Leader
Mr. Dheeraj Gopichand Hinduja is a third-generation member of the Hinduja family, which controls the globally diversified Hinduja Group. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Economics & History from University College London and an MBA in Project Management from Imperial College London.
With over three decades of leadership experience, he has played strategic roles across multiple sectors including automotive, finance, power, information technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and media.
Under his leadership, Ashok Leyland has continued to strengthen its position in the commercial vehicle sector while pursuing innovation, sustainability, and global expansion initiatives.
Focus on Strategic Growth
The re-appointment is expected to provide continuity in leadership as Ashok Leyland advances its long-term business strategy, including electric mobility initiatives, technology-driven transformation, and expansion across domestic and international markets.
The company also stated that Mr. Dheeraj G Hinduja is not debarred from holding the office of director by any order of SEBI or any other authority and is not related to any directors of the company under the definition prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. IST and concluded at 2:45 p.m. IST.