Apollo Tyres has appointed Rajeev Kumar Sinha as its Chief Manufacturing Officer. In this role, he will oversee global manufacturing operations, including strategy, plant management, industrial engineering, and the deployment of advanced manufacturing systems such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
Sinha brings over 35 years of experience in operations and supply chain management across multiple industries, including chemicals, FMCG, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. He previously served as the Global Chief Manufacturing Officer at Cipla, where he worked on optimizing manufacturing networks, implementing Lean Six Sigma practices, and enhancing product and process robustness.
Prior to Cipla, Sinha held leadership roles at Glenmark and PepsiCo, managing supply chain operations and manufacturing efficiency initiatives. He will be based at Apollo Tyres’ corporate headquarters in Gurugram, India, and will report to Vice Chairman and Managing Director Neeraj Kanwar.
“I look forward to steering innovations, especially pertaining to AI/ML solutions, and Industry 4.0 and 5.0, driving the manufacturing agenda of the organisation,” Sinha stated.
The appointment aligns with Apollo Tyres’ focus on optimizing manufacturing performance and integrating advanced technologies into its production processes.