Chennai, May 25, 2019: Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, today announced the appointment of Mr. Gopal Mahadevan as a whole time director for a period of five years from May 24, 2019 to May 23, 2024. The appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled on 31st July 2019. Currently, Mr. Mahadevan is the President – Finance & CFO of Ashok Leyland since July 2013 and a member of the board of several companies in the Hinduja Group.
Mr. Mahadevan is a Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary with over 28 years’ experience in Finance function across a spectrum of industries. With his extensive experience in manufacturing, internet services, financial services and project companies, he has been leading Ashok Leyland with efficacy.