Led by strong visionaries
whose ideals have transformed the industry for the greater good,
this is the Bajaj Auto Ltd. leadership -
RAHUL BAJAJ
HEAD, BAJAJ GROUPRecognized as one of the most successful business leaders in the country, Mr. Rahul Bajaj (b. June 10, 1938) heads the Bajaj Group of Companies.
With an Honours Degree in Economics and a Degree in Law, he’s also earned an MBA certification from Harvard Business School.
“Our nation is growing not because of its size or democracy, but because of its outstanding entrepreneurs and hardworking people.
— Rahul Bajaj
MADHUR BAJAJ
VICE CHAIRMANMr. Bajaj (b. August 19, 1952) graduated in Commerce, then completed his MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
He’s received the Vikas Rattan Award from the International Friendship Society of India, for efforts in enriching human life and for his achievements.
RAJIV BAJAJ
MANAGING DIRECTORMr. Rajiv Bajaj graduated in Mechanical Engineering, and then procured his Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering.
He’s worked with Bajaj Auto Ltd. in multiple capacities, and has been on the Board since March 2002.
RAHUL BAJAJ
HEAD, BAJAJ GROUPAn Honours Graduate in Economics and Law, and a Business Graduate from Harvard Business School, Mr. Rahul Bajaj was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bajaj Auto in 1968 before he took over as Head of the Bajaj Group of companies.
RAJIV BAJAJ
MANAGING DIRECTORWith a distinction in both, Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune in 1988, and Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Warwick in 1990, Mr. Bajaj has worked with Bajaj Auto in various capacities, now as Managing Director.
Rakesh Sharma
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMr. Rakesh Sharma holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM- Ahmedabad, and joined Bajaj Auto in October 2007 as President (International Business). He currently serves on the Board for Bajaj Auto Ltd. as Director.
Abraham Joseph
Chief Technology OfficerMr. Joseph started his tenure in Bajaj in July 1989 as a Graduate Trainee Engineer, took over as General Manager (R&D) in April 2005, Vice President (R&D) in April 2007 and is currently the Chief Technology Officer. He is a Mechanical Engineer from the National Institute of Technology, Bhopal.
S. Ravikumar
CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERMr. Ravikumar joined Bajaj in June 1984 as an Accounts Officer and is now the Chief Business Development Officer. He is an active member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
SOUMEN RAY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERMr. Soumen Ray joined Bajaj in August 2018 as Joint President (Finance) and is now the Chief Financial Officer. He is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience.
Ravi Kyran Ramasamy
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERRavi Kyran joined Bajaj Auto in February 2017 as President (Human Resource) and is now the Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to joining Bajaj Auto, he was with Texas Instruments (TI) in Dallas as Vice President of HR. He holds a post graduate diploma in HR from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Dr. J. Sridhar
Company SecretaryMr. Sridhar holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Madras Christian College, L.L.B. from New Law College, Mumbai University & a Masters in Management Sciences (MMS) from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune University. He joined Bajaj Auto in 2001.
Kevin P D'sa
President (RETAIL Finance)Mr. Kevin D’sa began his career with Bajaj in September 1978 and is presently the President (Retail Finance). After acquiring a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, he completed his CA in 1978 and ICWA in 1981.
Eric Vas
President (Urbanite Business)Mr. Eric Vas joined Bajaj in March 2009 as President (New Projects) and is currently President (Urbanite Business). He is a Mechanical Engineer from College of Engg., Pune, & PGDM from IIM, Calcutta.
SARANG KANADE
PRESIDENT (MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS)Mr. Sarang Kanade joined Bajaj in February 2019 as President (Motorcycle Business). He is a Mechanical Engineer from SPCE, 1992 and MMS (Marketing) from NMIMS, 1996. He has 23 years of experience in leading businesses across industries.
SUMEET NARANG
PRESIDENT (PROBIKING)Mr Sumeet Narang joined Bajaj Auto in February 2014 as Vice President (Marketing-Motorcycle Business) and is now the President (Probiking). He is a 1993 batch MBA from IMT Ghaziabad. Prior to joining Bajaj Auto Mr. Narang worked in companies like Coca Cola, Procter & Gamble (Gillette), Aircel and Samsung in Marketing.
K S GRIHAPATHY
PRESIDENT (EXPORTS BUSINESS)Mr K S Grihapathy joined Bajaj Auto in April 2004 as General Manager (Marketing- Two-Wheeler) and is now the President (Exports Business). He is an engineering graduate from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore with Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Prior to joining Bajaj Auto Mr. Grihapathy worked with companies like Bharat Electronics, Wipro Infotech, Standard Chartered Bank and ICI India Limited in Sales and Marketing.
C. P. Tripathi
Advisor (Corporate Social Responsibility)Mr. C.P. Tripathi joined Bajaj in January 1996 as the Vice President (Waluj Plant ), took over as Vice President (Operations) in April 2001, Vice President (Corporate) in July 2007 and Vice President (Corporate Social Responsibility) in October 2009. Currently he holds the position as Advisor (Corporate Social Responsibility). A Science Graduate from Agra University, Mr. Tripathi also holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Pradeep Shrivastava
Executive DirectorMr. Pradeep Shrivastava joined Bajaj in April 1986. He took over as Vice President in April 2005 and became its Chief Operating Officer. He has been inducted into the Board with the position of Executive Director, w.e.f. 1 April 2016. After receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT - Delhi, Mr. Shrivastava obtained a graduate diploma in Production and Finance from IIM - Bangalore in 1986.
RAHUL BAJAJ
HEAD, BAJAJ GROUPRecognized as one of the most successful business leaders in the country, Mr. Rahul Bajaj (b. June 10, 1938) heads the Bajaj Group of Companies. With an Honours Degree in Economics and a Degree in Law, he’s also earned an MBA certification from Harvard Business School.
MADHUR BAJAJ
VICE CHAIRMANMr. Bajaj (b. August 19, 1952) graduated in Commerce, then completed his MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. He’s received the Vikas Rattan Award from the International Friendship Society of India, for efforts in enriching human life and for his achievements.
RAJIV BAJAJ
MANAGING DIRECTORMr. Rajiv Bajaj graduated in Mechanical Engineering, and then procured his Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering. He’s worked with Bajaj Auto Ltd. in multiple capacities, and has been on the Board since March 2002.
Sanjiv Bajaj
DirectorSanjiv Bajaj (b. on November 2, 1969) completed his B.E. (Mech) securing first class with distinction, then M.Sc. (Manufacturing Systems Engg.) and an MBA from Harvard Business School, USA. He currently serves on the Board for Bajaj Auto Ltd. as Director.
Shekhar Bajaj
DirectorShekhar Bajaj (b. on June 8, 1948) is an Honours Graduate in Science with an MBA Degree. Starting off as Resident Director of Bajaj Sevashram Ltd, has held prestigious posts at many reputed companies since, and has been on the Board for Bajaj Auto Ltd. since 1995.
D.J. Balaji Rao
Independent DirectorD. J. Balaji Rao (b. December 15, 1939), studied Mechanical Engineering and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering, alongside certification for an Advanced Management Program from INSEAD, Fountainbleu. He has been on the Board for Bajaj Auto Ltd. since 1993.
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Independent DirectorDr. Goswami (b. August 29, 1956), Founder and Chairperson of CERG Advisory Private Limited, earned a Masters in Economics and a D.Phil. (Ph.D), Oxford University. He’s taught at famed universities, and served on government panels and Boards for listed Indian companies.
Rakesh Sharma
DIRECTORMr. Rakesh Sharma holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM- Ahmedabad, and joined Bajaj Auto in October 2007 as President (International Business). He currently serves on the Board for Bajaj Auto Ltd. as Director.
Abhinav Bindra
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORAbhinav Bindra (born on 28 September 1982), is an Indian businessman and retired athlete in Sport Shooting, who is India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medalist. ~ With over 150 medals in his 22-year career, he is the recipient of the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India, and one of the top influencers of Sport Policy in the country.
He’s primary outreach to Indian Sport is through the Abhinav Bindra Foundation, a non-profit that works to integrate sport science and technology into Indian Sport and encouraging High-Performance Physical Training.
He is the founder of Abhinav Bindra Foundation and Vice- Chairman of Abhinav Futuristic Private Limited.
Dr. Gita Piramal
Independent DirectorDr Gita Piramal (b. September 4, 1954) is an entrepreneur, author and journalist, with a PhD in Business History from the Mumbai University. She’s contributed at various capacities to a variety of Piramal Group companies, and has now taken to Academic Research at Oxford University.
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Independent DirectorDr. Naushad Forbes (b. May 13, 1960), Co-Chairman of Forbes Marshall, received his Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. Degrees from Stanford University, where he’s also occasionally tutored, aside from being on the Board for several esteemed educational institutions.
Anami Roy
Independent DirectorA. N. Roy, (b. 15 May 1950), a distinguished former civil servant also serves on the Board of Directors for prominent companies. Having retired as Director General of Police, Maharashtra, he brings rich experience from the sphere of public service and the corporate world.
MS LILA POONAWALLA
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORLila Poonawalla (born on 16 September 1944), holds B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. She has also attended 3-Tier Executive Program from IIM Ahmadabad, Marketing Program from Harvard Business School, Senior Executive Program from Stanford University and Advanced Marketing & Management program at IMDR Lausanne Switzerland.
SHRI PRADIP SHAH
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORPradip Shah (born on 07 January 1953), holds a MBA degree from Havard University and was ranked first in the Chartered Accountants’ examinations. He was the founder Managing Director of CRISIL (India’s first and largest credit rating agency).
D.J. Balaji Rao
Audit Committee (Member)
Stakeholders Relationship Committee (Chairman) Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
Risk Management Committee (Member)
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Audit Committee (Member)
Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Member)
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (Member)
Dr. Gita Piramal
Audit Committee (Member)
Stakeholders Relationship Committee (Member) Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Member)
Dr. Omkar Goswami
Stakeholders Relationship Committee (Member)
Pradeep Shrivastava
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (Member)
Duplicate Share Certificate Issuance Committee (Member)
RAJIV BAJAJ
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (Chairman)
Duplicate Share Certificate Issuance Committee (Chairman)
Niraj Bajaj
Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Member)
Soumen Ray
Risk Management Committee (Member)