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Mr. Dheeraj Gopichand Hinduja is the Chairman of the Company. He is the Chairperson of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 

Mr. Dheeraj G Hinduja holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Economics and History from the University College, London, 1993. He has completed his Masters’ in Business Administration with specialisation in Project Management from the Imperial College, London University, 1994. Mr. Dheeraj G Hinduja is an entrepreneur, representing a global business conglomerate – Hinduja Group. His areas of expertise include multi-sectoral global business portfolio strategies, building and transforming organisations, attracting and nurturing best-in class Boards and Management talents, creating world class CSR interventions, etc. He is associated with many business sectors including automotive, engineering, power, information technology, etc. He also provides Social Sector leadership in Education, Nutrition, Healthcare, Preservation of cultural heritage, etc. 

Mr. Dheeraj G Hinduja is currently the Chairman of Board of Ashok Leyland Limited, Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited, Hinduja Tech Limited, Gro Digital Platforms Limited, Switch Mobility Automotive Limited, Switch Mobility Limited and the Co-Chairman of Hinduja Automotive Limited.

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Mr. Shenu Agarwal is the Non-Executive Director of the Company. Shenu Agarwal joined Ashok Leyland in December 2022 as Managing Director and CEO responsible for driving technology development, growth and future strategy for the company towards achieving its vision to be among the top 10 Commercial Vehicle players globally. 

Shenu is currently Vice-President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the member of the National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Shenu comes from Escorts Kubota Limited where as President, he was in charge of Agri and Construction equipment businesses. He has a proven track record as a leader and has been instrumental in turning around the business at Escorts Kubota. He is an all-rounder having worked in different capacities in many disciplines such as Sales, Marketing, R and D, Product Management, International business, Strategic Mergers, and creating Start- ups. 

He has lived in United States for over 8 years and traveled to more than 70 countries. Shenu has been awarded with several rewards. He is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from Duke University, North Carolina, USA.

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Dr. N Saravanan is a Non-Executive Director of the Company and is a member of the CSR committee. Dr. N. Saravanan is a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and he earned his MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He joined Ashok Leyland in 2005 in the Product Development function, after working for over a decade in the USA at Ford Motor Company and Intel Corporation. He brings with him rich experience in Vehicle Engineering, Veriﬁcation and Validation. 

After a 2-year assignment in 2011, as CEO of Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies Ltd., where he oversaw the development of LCV of the JV, he took over as Head of Engineering at Ashok Leyland in 2013. He later became the Head of Product Development and is currently the Chief Technology Officer. Dr. N Saravanan has over 20 publications to his credit, and he serves on the board of many industry bodies in the areas of Safety, Regulations, and Emissions.

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Mr. Sridharan Kesavan is an Independent Director of the Company and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. 
Mr. Sridharan Kesavan is an accomplished board leader and financial expert with more than three decades of experience in the automotive, engineering, and power industries. Serving as a Director on the Board of Hinduja Tech Limited since 2012, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, governance, and financial oversight. He also served as the CEO of the Company for a short period in 2016. His areas of expertise include corporate finance and strategic planning, risk management and corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, business transformation, operational excellence and oversight of multi-national, large-scale businesses in engineering, automotive, and energy domains, which has contributed significantly to the growth and global footprint of Hinduja Tech. 

Mr. Kesavan is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, underscoring his strong background in corporate finance, taxation, and compliance. He served as CFO of Ashok Leyland Ltd, a leading automotive company in the Hinduja Group and is widely recognized for his role in driving robust financial discipline, compliance, and transparent reporting practices across the Group companies. 

Mr. Kesavan brings more than a decade of board-level experience with Hinduja Tech, actively steering the company through key organizational transformations and global growth initiatives. He is well-versed in working with multicultural teams and leading cross-border engagements, leveraging his extensive experience in both Indian and international contexts.

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Ms. Payal Koul Mirakhur is an Independent Director of the Company and a Member of the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the CSR Committee. Ms. Payal Koul Mirakhur is an experienced business leader and an executive coach with contextual knowledge of Leadership, business growth, Sales & Marketing and Strategy across various markets and industries. She has worked globally, handling clients and markets in the US, Europe, and South Asia and has experience in large-scale execution, team building and bringing together disparate teams and leaders to achieve ambitious targets. She has been also recognized as the Top 20 Women Leaders in the IT industry by Data Quest. 
 
Ms. Payal is the co-founder of uExcelerate, an award-winning leadership enablement platform for organizations to roll out large-scale, personalized leadership programs across mid to senior-level employees. Leadership is a personalized journey and that is what we enable through uExcelerate to build future leaders. 
 
Ms. Payal has been part of the Executive Leadership teams of various companies and worked with boards and Investors across the globe. Leadership roles handled include - heading Strategic services business development for IBM - India/ South Asia, Chief Commercial Officer for ISS Services - the world's largest facility management company headquartered in Denmark, Chief Strategy Officer for Aricent - a global design and engineering company, led by the KKR Group and Vice President of Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.

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Dr. V. Sumantran is an Independent Director of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and a Member of the Audit Committee. Dr. V Sumantran has a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and a Master’s degree in Management of Technology. He is the Chairman and a Designated Partner of Celeris Technologies LLP. He is currently holding position as an Independent Director on the Board of Ashok Leyland Limited, Switch Mobility Automotive Limited and TVS Electronics Limited. 
Dr. V Sumantran also serves as Board Director or Advisor for several organisations in autos, industrials, electronics and technology in USA, Europe and Asia. He is actively engaged across the spectrum of corporations, start-ups, academia and non-profits. He is the co-author of the book “Faster, Smarter, Greener: The Future of the Car and Urban Mobility” (www.fastersmartergreener.com) published by the MIT Press. From July 28, 2009 to March 31, 2014 he was Executive Vice Chairman of Ashok Leyland Ltd. Prior to this, he was Board Director and Chief Executive Officer of TATA Motors’ Car business. Prior to this, Dr. V Sumantran had a 16-year career with General Motors USA, starting at their R & D Center in Detroit and subsequently as a Director of Advanced Engineering at GM-Europe. 
Dr. V Sumantran has served on the Science Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India and the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Cabinet of the Indian Government. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) and a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers. He is also an Honorary Professor at IIT Delhi.

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Mr. Paul Jones, is the Non - Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Audit Committee. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Hinduja Automotive Limited is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and finance professional with more than two decades of experience in various facets of Finance and management such as Mergers & Acquisition, Commercial Finance, Financial Reporting & Modeling, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, Business process and controls implementation and improvement and Financial Management. 

Prior to joining Hinduja Automotive Limited, he held prominent roles with reputed organisations such GKN Aerospace, Goodrich (now Collins Aerospace) and PwC where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

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Mr. Anish Kedia is a Non-Executive Director of the Company and is a Member of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, and the Risk Committee. Mr. Anish joined the Creador team in October 2022 and focuses on investments in the IT sector in India. Anish brings over 10 years of experience in the Private Equity and Investment Banking space. 

Prior to joining Creador, Anish was a part of the investment team at Brookfield and also a part of the board of directors for Brookfield’s investment in Digital Connexion, a JV between Brookfield, Reliance and Digital Reality that is setting up data centers across India. He was also previously associated with ChrysCapital, where he has seen multiple investments in the tech services industry and also partnered with large conglomerates like Hero, L&T and GVK among others. Mr. Anish holds a PGDM Degree from IIM Kolkata and has completed his Management studies from the University of Mumbai and completed all 3 levels of the CFA program, U.S.

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Faiz Ahmad brings nearly three decades of experience in the automotive domain to his role as Chief Executive Officer of Hinduja Tech Limited. His deep domain and operational expertise span the ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, and Shared) landscape, and he has a distinguished record of successfully delivering numerous full vehicle development programs. 

Prior to joining the Hinduja Group, Mr. Ahmad honed his skills at leading auto OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, including Tata Motors, EDS Technologies, and the Sumi Motherson Group. He began his career on the assembly line at Tata Motors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in tooling, machining, and corporate planning. He then transitioned to design and development, where he contributed to the creation of numerous new-generation commercial and passenger vehicles. 

Before becoming Chief Executive Officer, he served as Head of the Vehicle Engineering & Development business unit at Hinduja Tech. Under his leadership, the company delivered several class-leading vehicle programs and established global quality, performance, and cost competitiveness benchmarks. 

Mr. Ahmad has a strong interest in alternative energy and data analytics. He has consulted with numerous large organizations to optimize their business processes, resulting in significant performance improvements. 

He holds a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, a master's degree in Electronics, an MBA in Operations Management, and a specialized MBA in International Business Strategy. Further demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, he also holds a master's degree in Cybersecurity and Cyber Law, specializing in data science.

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Mr. Pandi N brings over 34 years of finance expertise across automotive, engineering, technical, chemicals, and textiles industries. A current board member of Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd, he previously served as Vice President Finance at Ashok Leyland Limited and also served as CFO of Ashok Leyland Nissan Vehicles Ltd. 

With 28+ years in secretarial and legal matters, Mr. Pandi specializes in corporate finance, accounts, treasury, taxation, project evaluation, MIS, budgeting, costing, process automation including setting up accounting and secretarial functions of new companies, and legal compliance. His career spans American, European, Japanese multinational, and Indian companies, including Chemplast Sanmar Ltd, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd (Denmark), BorgWarner Morse TEC Pvt Ltd (USA), and Ashok Leyland entities. 

A qualified CMA and CS, he holds an M.Com from Madurai Kamaraj University. During his Ashok Leyland tenure, he earned the Hinduja Excellence Award and Ashok Leyland Excellence Award. 

In addition to the CFO role, Mr. Pandi is also responsible for Business & IT Systems (BITS) worldwide.

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Jason Allen is President & Head – Propulsion Systems and Electronics, and Managing Director of Drive System Design (DSD) UK. His remit includes strategy, governance and compliance, overseeing financial and operational performance, and senior stakeholder management at board and group levels. With over two decades of experience in advanced drivetrain design and development, Jason has established a strong reputation for cultivating high-calibre teams, driving profitable growth through a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. 

Jason joined DSD in 2012 as an engineer and progressed to become Managing Director. His leadership has helped to strengthen DSD’s reputation as a trusted partner to global OEMs and suppliers. He has steered some of the company’s most ambitious and technically demanding programmes. These include the delivery of a next-generation, best-in-class efficiency rear axle for a global Tier 1 supplier, and the development of a high-performance, hybrid rear axle, integrating an ICE drivetrain with a 2-speed electric drive and eLSD. 

Before joining DSD, Jason worked at Hewland Engineering, where he specialised in motorsport transmission systems and gained a deep understanding of precision engineering and performance-driven design. He played a key role in the development and calibration of the transmission and pneumatic shift system for the Ferrari 458 GT, which contributed to the car’s victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Jason began his career as an engineering apprentice and holds a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of West London.

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Shankar Venkatraman is a dynamic and results-driven sales and marketing leader with over 32 years of experience in the engineering and technology sectors. He serves as the Head of Global Marketing and Communications, Quality & Information Security, Strategy and M&A. He drives global synergies and integration plans with the company’s recent Drive Systems Design and Tecosim acquisitions. 

Mr. Venkatraman possesses extensive expertise in defining go-to-market solutions and leveraging market trend analysis and competitive insights. His strategic acumen, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the product management lifecycle enable him to effectively conceptualize and execute marketing campaigns that build brand awareness and drive business growth. He is adept at developing business plans and charting a course for their successful implementation. 

His leadership experience spans marketing, sales, and product management across the Mobility, IT, and telecom industries. He has a proven ability to grow businesses profitably and has also successfully established and grown sales operations in new markets, including setting up offices in the UK and the Americas. 

His technical expertise includes designing and developing India's first indigenous DECT-based mobile handset and leading R&D teams in developing telecom wireless protocol stack software products. 

Prior to joining Hinduja Tech, Mr. Venkatraman served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Unisys. He also held strategic roles at ConnectM, Sasken, Neotech Systems Inc., and WS Telesystems Ltd. 

Mr. Venkatraman firmly believes in collaborative management and fosters a strong, goal-oriented, entrepreneurial culture. His leadership has been recognized with high employee engagement scores. 

He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics and Communications) and has travelled extensively, working with customers worldwide and gaining valuable insights into the EMEA, North American, and APAC markets.

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Antony Praveen serves as the Global Head of Human Resources at Hinduja Tech Limited, where he plays a critical role in shaping the company's people strategy and driving its global business goals. He leads key initiatives in people development, talent acquisition, and organizational structure management and is a key driver in managing the human capital aspects of mergers and acquisitions. His extensive experience managing a global workforce makes him ideally suited to navigate the complexities of international human resources. He possesses a strong understanding of strategic HR, people transition, and the entire talent management lifecycle. 

With over two decades of experience and proven leadership skills, Mr. Praveen provides strategic counsel on career path development and employee engagement. He firmly believes in fostering a culture of empowerment to maximize employee engagement and organizational performance. His leadership style is characterized by a respectful and collaborative approach, coupled with a genuine appreciation and recognition of individual contributions. He is committed to elevating the organization's reputation as an employer of choice. Mr. Praveen's "people first" philosophy with positive, results-oriented approach inspire his team and colleagues. He fosters a culture of empathy and utilizes his interpersonal skills to address any challenge effectively. 

Prior to joining Hinduja Tech, Mr. Praveen held leadership positions at Tata Consultancy Services, where he spearheaded HR initiatives for various business units across diverse geographies, primarily the US, UK, and Europe. He also gained valuable experience at Cognizant and SummitHR Worldwide. Mr. Praveen holds an MSW in Human Resources from the University of Madras.

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Sanjay Patil leads India region at Hinduja Tech Limited, bringing 30 years of rich experience in engineering and IT services. A qualified Mechanical Engineer, he has a proven track record of cultivating and managing executive relationships with key clients across Europe, the United Kingdom, and India. His expertise encompasses business development across various domains, including Engineering, PLM, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation and Controls, and Digital/IT services. 

Mr. Patil has spearheaded successful business development initiatives for large offshore development centers (ODCs) in Europe/UK, the Middle East, India, and Africa. His strategic approach has consistently accelerated offshore revenue growth by focusing on engineering excellence, enabling clients to achieve low-cost product innovation and timely market launches. 

Prior to joining Hinduja Tech, Mr. Patil held key roles at prominent organizations such as Tech Mahindra, Geometric, Intelmac, Solidworks, EDS, and the Greaves Group, further solidifying his expertise in the engineering and technology sectors. 

Mr. Patil's deep understanding of the engineering landscape and commitment to client success make him an asset to Hinduja Tech.

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Lee Sykes is the regional head of APAC and the chief commercial officer of DSD. He first joined DSD as commercial director in February 2018 and continues to use a customer-focused approach to help grow and diversify the business across regions and sectors. He also rolls his sleeves to support the DSD engineering teams with major program delivery when allowed. 
 
For over 30 years, Lee has held senior technical and commercial leadership roles in global consulting engineering businesses, focusing on powertrain and vehicle system integration, transmission and driveline, and electrification. During this time, Lee oversaw many production engineering programs, including the BMW Mini powertrain, a Chinese AT and electric drive units, and the Bugatti Veyron DCT, amongst many others. 

Most recently at DSD, Lee has contributed to the growth across multiple sectors and regions of DSDs portfolio of electrified and conventional propulsion system solutions. Lee’s international outlook also came to the fore in a successful stint as president of a Shanghai-based operation. His initial career covered vehicle and powertrain system CAE and CFD for a U.K. vehicle manufacturer. Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from The University of Manchester in England.

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Mr. Dermott Carr is a seasoned automotive industry leader with extensive international experience spanning product engineering, technical delivery, and business development. Drawing on a robust background in mechanical engineering and decades of hands-on work with leading global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, Mr. Carr is recognized for his proven ability to drive large-scale vehicle engineering programs and cultivate high-performing cross-regional teams. As a senior executive, he plays a critical role in advancing Hinduja Tech’s global presence and strengthening its customer-first approach across markets. 

In his current role Mr. Carr leads sales for the Vehicle Engineering & Development (VED) Business Unit in the Americas. He is responsible for overseeing strategic client engagements with OEMs and Tier-1s across North and South America, driving revenue growth and expanding market share for key engineering offerings, which include body engineering, virtual validation, vehicle integration, embedded electronics, and digital services, collaborating with global delivery and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction. 

Mr. Carr has held multiple leadership roles across global engineering consultancies and automotive technology firms, bringing vast expertise in vehicle system engineering and product lifecycle management. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Middlesex University, UK, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland. 

Mr. Carr brings a track record of successfully launching and scaling engineering services for both traditional and next-generation mobility platforms. He is well-versed in supporting integrated, global delivery frameworks, delivering compelling value in time, quality, and cost to international customers.

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Henry Kohlstruck is a senior engineering services executive with more than three decades of leadership experience across the automotive, mobility, engineering, and industrial services sectors. As Managing Director of TECOSIM Germany, a Hinduja Tech company, and Regional Sales Leader, he is responsible for driving business growth, operational performance, and the strategic expansion of engineering solutions across key European markets. 

In his current role, Henry leads TECOSIM Germany and supports the integration and growth strategy of the wider Hinduja Tech. He works closely with international leadership, sales, and engineering teams to strengthen customer relationships, expand market presence, and leverage globally distributed delivery capabilities. His focus includes engineering services, simulation-led development, validation, vehicle engineering, digital engineering solutions, and the deployment of efficient Best-Cost-Country delivery models for global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers 

Throughout his career, Henry has successfully led large organizations, managed international business operations, and driven strategic change initiatives in highly competitive industries. Prior to joining TECOSIM, he held senior executive positions with leading engineering and industrial services companies, including EDAG Engineering Group, SEMCON, AKKA/MBtech, and Leadec. 

Henry is particularly known for fostering high-performance teams, strengthening cross-border collaboration, and translating engineering expertise into measurable business value. His leadership approach is built on integrity, fairness, reliability, and transparent communication, enabling organizations to navigate transformation while maintaining a strong customer and employee focus.

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Stuart Hawker is a seasoned automotive engineering leader with nearly two decades of experience driving innovation and delivery for global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. As Head of UK Sales and Delivery serving under the unified Vehicle Engineering & Development (VED) business unit, Stuart plays a pivotal role in advancing the group’s purpose of creating sustainable mobility. He is especially recognized for his deep technical expertise, client-centric approach, and track record of leading high-performance engineering teams to deliver right-first-time mobility solutions across the automotive sector. 
 
In his current role, he leads sales and delivery for VED across the UK, playing an instrumental role in driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and end-to-end customer satisfaction, collaborating closely with global engineering and delivery teams. He is a key architect in delivering integrated engineering solutions, including body engineering, virtual validation, vehicle integration, electronics, and digital offerings. 

He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng), Automotive Engineering degree from the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK. 

He brings nearly 20 years of progressive experience in automotive engineering consultancy, with a distinguished tenure at TECOSIM before its integration with Hinduja Tech. He has been awarded for technical excellence and recognized for building long-standing partnerships with leading UK and international mobility clients.

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