Mumbai: Ashok Leyland Limited, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced a strategic change in its senior management personnel within the Human Resources function, effective today.
Key Announcement Details:
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New Appointment: Mr. Jasmeet Bhatia has joined the company as President & Head – Human Resources (HR), with effect from January 27, 2026.
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Previous Incumbent: Mr. Bhatia takes over the role from Mr. Raja Radhakrishnan, who has served as President & Head HR.
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New Role for Outgoing Executive: Mr. Raja Radhakrishnan will now oversee Special Projects within Ashok Leyland and the wider Hinduja Group.
Profile of the New HR Head – Mr. Jasmeet Bhatia:
According to the regulatory filing, Mr. Jasmeet Bhatia is an HR veteran with over 25 years of experience. He holds an MBA in Human Resources from the Management Development Institute (MDI) and a Bachelor of Science in Computers from Delhi University.
His extensive expertise spans critical HR domains including:
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Leadership Development
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Succession Planning
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
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Performance & Rewards Management
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Organizational Change Management
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Industrial Relations
Regulatory Compliance:
The intimation has been made to the BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 500477) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Scrip Code: ASHOKLEY) in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
This leadership change signifies a new chapter for Ashok Leyland's people strategy as it continues to navigate the evolving automotive landscape, focusing on talent development and organizational excellence.