TVS Motor Company appoints Ravindran Shanmugam as independent director

Business Desk — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:13:58 +0000

TVS Motor Company has announced the induction of Mr. Ravindran Shanmugam as an independent director, effective from 13th May 2026, for a period of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Shanmugam is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in scaling consumer-focused businesses, digital transformation, and AI-led platforms across global markets. He currently serves as the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Mablle, an AI-enabled interior design and renovation platform based in Singapore, and has previously worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Mr. Shanmugam is an alumnus of the University of Oxford and brings deep expertise in technology, innovation, platform businesses, and strategic governance. His appointment is expected to add valuable experience to the board and enhance the company’s corporate governance standards.

Sudarshan Venu, Chairman of TVS Motor Company, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “Mr. Ravindran Shanmugam brings deep expertise in digital & consumer-focused businesses, and AI-led transformation, along with strong experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, and scaling businesses across global markets. His perspectives will add valuable depth to the TVS Motor board as we continue to strengthen our future-ready growth ambitions. We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to benefiting from his insights and guidance.”

Ravindran Shanmugam commented on his new role, “I am honoured to join the board of TVS Motor Company, an institution with a strong legacy of engineering excellence, customer trust, and global ambition. Mobility is being reshaped by technology, digital ecosystems, AI, and evolving consumer expectations, and TVS Motor is well positioned to play a meaningful role in this transformation. I look forward to contributing to the board’s deliberations and supporting the company’s long-term growth journey with perspectives from technology-led transformation, platform businesses, and consumer-focused innovation.”

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

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TVS Motor Company appoints Ravindran Shanmugam as independent director