Singh has served the Hinduja Group as its vice-president (group human resources) prior to his new responsibilities, as per the commercial vehicle maker’s statement. The new HR head has been with the Hinduja Group in Mumbai since December 2019.
The automaker has also moved NV Balachander, president, human resources and communication, as the president, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the release added. Besides holding the new responsibility, Balachander will also handle the portfolio of communication, corporate social responsibility and corporate affairs.
Ashok Leyland said that in line with its vision to be among the top 10 in the commercial vehicle business, the company has chosen to strengthen the sustainability agenda through its environment, social and governance initiatives in line with global best practices. The other foundational pillar to achieve the new vision remains ‘People’, it said.
To drive the ‘People’ agenda in line with contemporary global practices and to steer the company’s HR strategy in the current transformation context, it has appointed Singh as the president and head human resources, said the release.
(With inputs from PTI)
