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Hero MotoCorp, India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Harshavardhan Chitale as its new CEO, effective from 5 January 2026. This leadership transition comes after the resignation of Niranjan Gupta in April 2025 and the interim role of Vikram Kasbekar. Chitale, an IIT Delhi alumnus and Director’s Gold Medalist, brings over 30 years of global leadership experience, including his role as Global CEO of Signify’s €4 billion Professional Business. His expertise in industrial automation, IoT innovation, and global operations is expected to accelerate Hero’s shift toward electric mobility, digitalisation, premiumisation, and sustainability, aligning with the company’s long-term strategic vision.