Name the former CEO and MD of Ashok Leyland who has taken over as the CEO of Royal Enfield?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Vinod K. Desari

Explanation:

• Vinod K. Dasari (often spelled Desari in question papers) was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Enfield on April 1, 2019.

• Prior to joining Royal Enfield, he served as the CEO and Managing Director of Ashok Leyland, a position he held since 2011.

• He succeeded Siddhartha Lal, who stepped down as CEO of Royal Enfield to focus on his role as the Managing Director of the parent company, Eicher Motors Ltd.

• During his tenure, Dasari was instrumental in spearheading the launch of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and navigation features like "Tripper."

• He resigned from the position in August 2021 to pursue personal interests, specifically in the healthcare sector.

Information Booster:

• Vinod Dasari has a distinguished career in the automotive industry, having served as the President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) from 2015 to 2017.

• He was also the President of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) from 2013 to 2015.

Additional Knowledge:

Dheeraj Hinduja (Option b)

• He is the Chairman of Ashok Leyland and a member of the Hinduja family.

• He took over executive responsibilities at Ashok Leyland following Vinod Dasari's departure from that company.

Rajeev Duve (Option c)

• Likely a misspelling of Rajiv Dubey, a prominent corporate leader formerly associated with the Mahindra Group.

• He has not held the position of CEO at Royal Enfield.

G. V. Holy offerings (Option d)

• This appears to be a literal (and incorrect) translation or distractor name for B. Govindarajan.

• B. Govindarajan is the current CEO of Royal Enfield, having taken over after Vinod Dasari’s resignation in 2021.