Who is the owner of Ashok Leyland | wiki

Mr. Vinod K Dasari, current Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ashok Leyland. Mr. Dasari joined Ashok Leyland in 2005. During the initial stages, he worked as Chief Operating Officer. And was promoted to whole time Director in 2008. Eventually the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in 2011. Moreover, also the President of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today.

Mr. Vinod K Dasari, graduated with  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Louisville, together with Master’s degree in Engineering from McCormick School of Engineering. Later, an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, both from Northwestern University.

Mr. Dheeraj Gopichand Hinduja, the Chairman of Ashok Leyland. He is also responsible for other Hinduja groups including Hinduja Leyland Finance,  Hinduja Foundries, Hinduja Tech.  Also the Co-chairman of Hinduja National Power. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Economics & History from the University College, London, and a Master’s in Business Administration with specialization in Project Management from the Imperial College, London University.

Ashok Leyland ranked the 2nd largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India. In the same way, the 4th largest manufacturer of buses in the world and ranked as the 12th largest manufacturer of trucks globally. For the most part, Ashok Leyland is proud to deliver the largest number of vehicles to the Indian Army and significant partnerships with armed forces across the globe. Through this, they help the country keep borders secure.

The company manufacturing units spread across the globe with 9 plants. In particular, the plants at Great Britain and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).

The Joint Venture partners with Ashok Leyland include:

• John Deere (USA) for Construction Equipment
• the Alteams Group for the manufacture of high-press die-casting extruded aluminum components
• Continental AG (Germany) for Automotive Infotronics.

Above all, they offer power solutions for electric power generation, harvester combines, agricultural earthmoving and construction equipment, and marine and few other non-automotive applications. Altogether, the global units include India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, the Middle East and Africa.

In 1949, Production began in September at the factory situated at Ennore, north of Madras. Consequently, the first indigenously assembled A40 Austin car was released to the market of India. Ashok Leyland pioneered all the concepts of full air brakes, power steering or rear engine buses.

In 1950, An agreement was reached between the two companies and Ashok Motors got sole rights to import, assemble and progressively manufacture Leyland trucks for seven years.

In fact, through its subsidiaries, Ashok Leyland is engaged in manufacturing and trading of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Light Commercial Vehicles, automotive aggregates,  Passenger vehicles, vehicle financing and engineering design services.

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