Hero MotoCorp Limited on Monday announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026.
The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held earlier today. Upon his appointment, the office of Acting CEO held by Vikram Kasbekar will stand relinquished. Kasbekar, however, will continue to serve on the Board as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer.
Chitale brings over three decades of global leadership experience across B2B and B2C sectors, with deep expertise in industrial automation, lighting, IT services, and digital transformation. He most recently served as Global CEO of Signify’s €4 billion Professional Business, leading operations across 70 countries and managing 12,000 employees. Prior to that, he was Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Philips Lighting India, where he successfully spun off the business into a standalone listed company and consolidated market leadership.
Chitale has also held senior leadership roles at HCL Infosystems and Honeywell Automation India. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he was awarded the Director’s Gold Medal. Beyond corporate leadership, he is also active as an angel investor in EVs, clean energy, health-tech, and agri-tech startups.
The company said the leadership transition marks a significant step in its journey of growth and transformation, as Hero MotoCorp continues to strengthen its presence in the global mobility and clean energy ecosystem.
