JK Tyre Appoints Mandar Vighnahari Deo as President - India
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has announced the appointment of Shri Mandar Vighnahari Deo as its President - India, effective April 14, 2026. Mr. Deo will join the company as a regular employee and will form part of the Senior Management team.The appointment marks a strengthening of JK Tyre's leadership, bringing deep industry knowledge and people-centric leadership to support the company's journey toward profitable growth and realizing its vision as a Green and Trusted Mobility Partner.
Extensive Background and Experience
Shri Mandar Vighnahari Deo possesses a robust academic background, holding a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Pune University. He further completed an MBA from the Kelly School of Business - Indiana University and earned a PhD from Pennsylvania State University.Prior to joining JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, Mr. Deo served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Exide Energy Solutions Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Exide Industries. During his tenure at Exide, he played a pivotal role in establishing India's first lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, an initiative that involved an investment exceeding Rs. 6,000 crores.
His professional career also includes a significant two-decade tenure with Cummins India and Cummins Inc. Over these 20 years, Mr. Deo held numerous leadership roles across various business units. His responsibilities encompassed managing P&L and leading diverse teams across manufacturing plants, technical centers, and sales operations. Additionally, he served as a Board Director for Cummins Generator Technologies and accrued global experience in sales marketing and plant operations during his time in the United States of America.
JKTYRE Stock Price Movement
On Monday, JK Tyre & Industries Limited shares slipped by 2.78% to settle at ₹420.1, reflecting a sizable loss for the day. The stock shed ₹12.05, as it dealt 991,049 shares in the market.Source:
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