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Former Jaguar Land Rover CEO to be Chairman of Norton motorcycles Parent Company TVS Motors

by Enda Mullen-COV from https://www.coventrytelegraph.net Former Jaguar Land Rover chief to take up new role at reborn motorcycle maker News of Sir Ralf Speth’s appointment follows Norton Motorcycles’ move to Solihull. In January Norton announced it is to move into the most advanced manufacturing facility in the brand’s 122-year history in Solihull. Jaguar Land Rover’s former boss Sir Ralf Speth is to join the board of legendary motorbike maker Norton Motorcycles. Sir Ralf, who stepped down as CEO of the Coventry car maker in September last year, is to become the chairman of Norton Motorcycles’ parent company, TVS Motor Company. Sir Ralf will take up the role in January 2023. CEO at Jaguar Land Rover for 11 years, Sir Ralf is hailed with transforming the company during his time at the helm. He was the recipient of a knighthood from the Queen in 2018 for his contributions to British industry, and also named as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2020 for his passion for science. News of his appointment to Norton Motorcycles comes at a time as the company is being reborn under TVS Motor Company’s ownership. The company is currently finalising work on construction of the new Highlands Road factory, which is expected to open by the end of this year. John Russell, interim CEO of Norton Motorcycles, said: “We are truly delighted to welcome Sir Ralf to the TVS Motor Company family. “We know that Sir Ralf is a tremendous leader and his accomplishments in the automotive industry speak volumes. “This excellent appointment comes at a time when the Norton Motorcycles business is on a very positive trajectory but still with much work to do. “We will soon be settled in our state-of-the-art new manufacturing base and the guidance of Sir Ralf will be important for […]

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Honda Motorcycle rejigs top management

by Amit Panday, Malyaban Ghosh from https://www.livemint.com Atsushi Ogata, operating executive at Honda Motor, Japan, will take over as president, chief executive officer and managing director at HMSI from today Minoru Kato, who returns to Japan after leading operations in India for three years, has been elevated as the operating executive and chief officer life creation operation at Honda Motor Co Japan’s Honda Motor Company Ltd on Friday announced changes in the top management of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Private Ltd (HMSI), India’s second largest two-wheeler manufacturer. Atsushi Ogata, who is the operating executive at Honda Motor, Japan, will also assume charge as president, chief executive officer and managing director at HMSI from today. Ogata will succeed Minoru Kato, who returns to Japan after leading operations in India for three years. Kato has been elevated as the operating executive and chief officer life creation operation at Honda Motor Co. Among other changes, V Sridhar, who was earlier GVP and director at manufacturing at HMSI, has been elevated as the senior director – purchase. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, who was senior vice president for sales and marketing operations at HMSI, takes over as director and has also been also elevated to the board of directors. “Guleria now has greater responsibilities with additional charge of customer service, logistics planning and control, premium motorcycle business, brand and communication along with sales and marketing at HMSI,” the company said. Vinay Dhingra, who was the senior vice-president, general and corporate affairs, is the new director with added responsibility of strategic information system (SIS). Anupam Mohindroo, previously director – purchase, and Harbhajan Singh, who was director – general & corporate affairs, have retired after completing their respective tenures.

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