Rajeev Kumar Sinha Appointed as Director at Apollo Tyres Limited
Apollo Tyres Limited has appointed Mr. Rajeev Kumar Sinha as a Whole-time Director, categorized as an Additional Director, effective from August 13, 2026. This appointment was made following the Board of Directors meeting, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.Mr. Sinha will serve in this role for a period of five years, which is subject to the approval of the Shareholders through Postal Ballot. He has been appointed as the Chief Manufacturing & Sustainability Officer.
Profile and Experience
The appointment brings Mr. Sinha, who holds over 36 years of experience in leadership roles across various industries. He previously joined Apollo Tyres on April 2, 2025, starting as the Chief Manufacturing Officer and is now designated as the Chief Manufacturing & Sustainability Officer.In his current role at the company, he leads the global manufacturing and sustainability agenda. His responsibilities encompass strategy and planning, performance optimization, plant management, Integrated Manufacturing Services, corporate Industrial Engineering, and the deployment of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, including AI/ML solutions.
Mr. Sinha’s extensive background includes several key roles in his previous organizations:
| Organization | Designation / Role |
|---|---|
| Cipla | Global Chief Manufacturing Operations |
| Glenmark | Executive Vice President & Global Head - Formulations Operations and Executive Vice President & Global Head - Manufacturing Formulations |
| PepsiCo | Senior Director - SC Operations - Productivity & Performance, Director Operations - Productivity & Sustainability, and Director Operations - North Market Unit |
He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur.
Strategic Responsibilities
As the Chief Manufacturing & Sustainability Officer, Mr. Sinha focuses on several critical aspects of global operations. His mandate includes setting the Manufacturing Operations Strategic Framework and supporting the development and execution of Enterprise Strategy. Furthermore, he is responsible for the Manufacturing Capital and serves as a Natural Capital custodian of Global Manufacturing Operations Resources, Talent & Capabilities.Regarding relationships within the company's board, Mr. Sinha is not related to any other Director.
APOLLOTYRE Stock Price Movement
Apollo Tyres Limited shares today slipped by 0.47% to settle at ₹443.05, trading in a negative session for investors. The stock saw activity of 341,052 shares during the day, finishing below its intraday high of ₹446.45.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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