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S Sridhar takes over as new CEO of Escorts' agri machinery business |
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Written by Vivek
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 |
New Delhi: Escorts has appointed S Sridhar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its agri machinery business. Sridhar was working with Bajaj Auto Ltd as President of motorcycle business with additional responsibility of product planning, prior to this appointment.
"Sridhar’s rich experience in driving change in his previous organisations, entrepreneurial and business skills will be important at a transformational time for the Agri Machinery Group," said Escorts Chairman, Rajan Nanda.
Sridhar, an agriculture engineer, has also worked with TVS Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra, besides Bajaj Auto.
His domain experience will be important for driving the group’s strategic thrust in expansion of markets, diversification of product portfolio and creation and leadership in new categories, the company said in a statement. |