Hero MotoCorp Appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO, Effective January 2026

Hero MotoCorp Limited has announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors.

Chitale has over 30 years of experience across different sectors, including industrial automation, information technology, lighting and digital transformation. He has worked in senior leadership positions at multinational and publicly listed companies in India, the United States and Europe.

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Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, said, “Harsh’s outstanding track record in driving growth, fostering innovation, and leading global transformation makes him the ideal leader for Hero MotoCorp at this pivotal moment. His vision and dynamism will accelerate our journey across electric and emerging mobility, premiumization, digitalization, sustainability and organizational renewal — shaping the future of mobility and beyond. With Harsh at the helm, Hero MotoCorp is well positioned to realize its full potential and deliver enduring value to shareholders, customers, employees and society at large.”

He previously served as the Global CEO of Signify’s Professional Business, leading operations in 70 countries with responsibility for manufacturing, supply chain, product development and digital programs. Before that, he was Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Philips Lighting India, where he oversaw the company’s transition to a standalone public entity. Chitale has also held CEO and Board roles at HCL Infosystems and Honeywell Automation India.

Chitale is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he was awarded the Director’s Gold Medal. Outside of corporate roles, he has invested in emerging areas such as electric mobility, clean energy, health technology and agri-technology.

As part of the transition, Acting CEO Vikram Kasbekar will work with Chitale to ensure a smooth handover. Kasbekar will continue to serve on the Board of Hero MotoCorp as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer.