Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Harshavardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026.
Chitale brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in industrial automation, lighting, IT services, and digital transformation. He most recently served as Global CEO of Signify’s Professional Business, where he led operations across 70 countries.
He has previously held leadership roles at Philips Lighting India, HCL Infosystems, and Honeywell Automation India. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, Chitale is also known for his active involvement as an angel investor in emerging sectors such as electric mobility, clean energy, health tech, and agri-tech.
As part of the leadership transition, Vikram Kasbekar, currently Acting CEO, will step down from the role but continue to serve as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer on the Board.






