Board Of Directors

Mr. Yogesh Chander Munjal​
Chairman & Managing Director

Kavita Venugopal​
Independent Director

Dr Neetika Batra
Independent Director

Mr Ashok Kumar Munjal
Independent Director

Mr. Hitoshi Fukagawa​
Joint Managing Director

Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata
Non-Executive Director

Mr. Neeraj Munjal
Non-Executive Director

Mr. Abhaya Shankar
Independent Director

Mr. Yogesh Chander Munjal​

Chairman & Managing Director
  • Mr. Yogesh Munjal is one of the most successful and eminent industrialists in the automobile industry.
  • He currently holds the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Munjal Showa Limited (a Hero Group Company).
  • He is an accomplished business leader, a persuasive speaker, and a dedicated entrepreneur who provides strategic direction.
  • He approaches management with an entrepreneurial style that combines dynamism and passion, focusing on people’s skills to bring out the best in them for the organizations and their advancement.
  • He was born on February 13, 1940, in Lahore, Punjab.
  • He graduated from IIT Roorkee with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
  • Ever since he finished his formal education, he has been associated with many of the Hero Group companies in the capacity of CEO and has contributed to transforming companies.
  • His association with Munjal Showa commenced in 1985. A joint venture was formed with Showa Corporation of Japan, the biggest producer of shock absorbers worldwide.
  • He has given constant attention and care to all three of the manufacturing facilities—Gurgaon, Manesar, and Haridwar. To maintain industry dominance and continuous growth to maximize customer satisfaction, he evaluates growth and expansion plans regularly.
  • Over the course of a 50+ year career, he has occupied several prominent roles in the industry. He served as the President of the Gurgaon Industrial Association, Chairman of the CII-TPM Club of India, Founder Chairman of the QCFI-Delhi Chapter, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (Haryana Committee), and an Executive Committee Member of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India.
  • He has won various honors during his career, including the Best Client Award from Leadership Management Institute, USA, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club (Delhi Chapter) and the Alumni Association of Roorkee, as well as the TPM Excellence Consistency Award from JIPM, Japan.
  • He is actively involved in the corporate social activities of educational institutions, hospitals, and spiritual and religious organizations since he firmly believes in the promotion of education. His mission is to disperse joy and tranquility throughout the cosmos.
  • Mr. Yogesh Chander Munjal is also on the board of the following companies and body corporates:
    1. Director: Dayanand Munjal Investments private Limited
    2. Chairman and Non-Executive Director: Shivam Autotech Limited

Kavita Venugopal​

Independent Director
 
  • Kavita Venugopal, an accomplished independent board director and business leader, has extensive global and Indian banking acumen spanning corporate banking, risk management, corporate finance, relationship management, investment banking, corporate strategy, and governance.
  • Her academic journey includes an MBA from the esteemed Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, alongside a BA in Economics (Hons) from Lady Shri Ram College, both emblematic of her commitment to academic excellence.
  • Over 35 years, she’s held influential roles with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (India CEO), Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, ANZ Grindlays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, YBL, and more, collaborating closely with India’s corporate stalwarts to fortify their enterprises.
  • Currently, she is on the boards and committees of several companies: AU Small Finance Bank Ltd., PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited, Pipeline Infrastructure Limited, Rockman Industries Limited, and A.G. Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mrs. Kavita Venugopal is also on the board of the following companies and body corporates:
    1. Director: Rockman Industries Limited
    2. Director: AU Small Finance Bank Limited
    3. Director : Pipline Infrastructure Limited
    4. Director : PNB Metlife India Insurance Limited
    5. Director : Oracle Financial Services Software Limited
    6. Encap Investment Manager Private Limited
    7. A G Industries Pvt Ltd

Dr Neetika Batra

Independent Director

​Dr Neetika Batra holds a PhD in Finance and Banking, she has an MBA in Finance from Delhi University and a B.Com (Hons) degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce.

  • Her thirty-plus year career has been split almost evenly between academics and the investment banking sector.
  • At a prestigious MBA school in Gurgaon, she has held strategic leadership positions as a professor, dean, and member of the senior leadership team. Currently, she is an adjunct Professor and Chair of Finance.
  • She has completed several significant research projects that have been published in esteemed journals.
  • His two important contributions at FLAME were to get forty top scholars from across the world to join the university as faculty and to get top universities in the USA and Europe to partner with FLAME.
  • He continues to serve as a member of FLAME’s governing board and advises the university on academic matters.
  • He was also the Director of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, for ten and a half years (2003–2014).
  • Dr. Neetka Batra is also on the board of the following companies and body corporates:
    1. Independent Director: Shivam Autotech Limited
    2. Independent Director: Metalman Auto Limited

Mr Ashok Kumar Munjal

Independent Director
  • Mr Ashok Kumar Munjal, born on 14th February 1951, in Ludhiana, Punjab, belongs to the second generation of one of the most prominent families in India. Many of India’s most prosperous companies are managed by the Munjal family and fall under the Hero Group umbrella.
  • Mr AK Munjal is an extremely revered and well-respected name in the Indian Business diaspora and is a Commerce and Law Graduate from one of India’s most reputed Universities.
  • Mr Munjal founded Sunbeam Auto Pvt. Ltd., one of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India for aluminum die-casting components, primarily for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
  • Under his able guidance and leadership, Sunbeam Auto has grown to generate revenue of over USD 250 million while maintaining a strong profit margin.
  • With a long list of satisfied customers in India and around the world, Sunbeam Auto’s clientele includes Maruti Suzuki, Hero Motocorp, and Munjal Showa. With a significant global footprint, Sunbeam Auto’s export branch has also served well-known international brands like Ford, General Motors, Continental, and Daimler Chrysler. 
  • Mr Munjal has participated in and contributed to the majority of India’s top business forums, including CII and ACMA. 
  • In addition to his strong interest in horticulture, Mr. Munjal is involved in several social and charitable endeavors.
  • Mr. Ashok Kumar Munjal is also on the board of the following companies and body corporates:

    1. Director: A and N Autocast Private Limited
    2. Director: Ledpra Infracon Private Limited
    3. Director: Radha Kishan Buildwell Private Limited
    4. Director: H & H Real Estate Private Limited
    5. Director: Radhe Shyam Merchandising Private Limited
    6. Director: Privilege Estates Private Limited
    7. Director: Ram Propmart Private Limited
    8. Director: Chandernagar Chemicals And Minerals Private Limited
    9. Director: Hero Auto Component Private Limited

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Mr. Hitoshi Fukagawa

Joint Managing Director
  • Mr. Hitoshi Fukagawa, a 55-year-old man with extensive experience in engineering, production, planning, and new development, graduated from Chubu University Haruhigaoka High School in Japan.
  • In 1987, he began working for Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Showa Corporation). He oversaw the Production Control Section in the operation department of Automotive Components at several facilities. 
  • He was in charge of Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.’s Production Control section before moving to India.
  • Mr. Hitoshi Fukagawa is not director in any other company.

Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata: Non-Executive Director Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata, aged 58 years, having 35 years of vast experience in the field of auto-component sector. He is having great skills of Production Control skills and expertise and Factory Line production planning. He is currently Vice President, Head of Chassis Business Unit, Motorcycle Business Division Astemo Limited, Japan. He is not director in any other company.

Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata

Non-Executive Director
  • Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata, aged 58 years, having 35 years of vast experience in the field of auto-component sector. He is having great skills of Production Control skills and expertise and Factory Line production planning. He is currently Vice President, Head of Chassis Business Unit, Motorcycle Business Division Astemo Limited, Japan.
  • Mr. Tetsuya Katsumata is not director in any other company.

Mr. Neeraj Munjal

Non-Executive Director

  • Mr. Neeraj Munjal is Managing Director of Shivam Autotech limited. He has been spearheading the operations of the company and successfully handles its operations. He brings with himself 25 years of rich experience in auto-component sector.
  • Mr. Munjal specializes in Business Management from Bradford College, England, besides a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. With this vast experience of precision and value engineering, he is proficient to lead a team of engineers to evolve solution to complex manufacturing problems. He also held Chairmanship of CII, Haryana Chapter.
  • Mr. Neeraj Munjal is also on the board of the following companies:
  1. Managing Director : Shivam Autotech Limited
  2. Director : Dayanand Munjal Investments Private Limited
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Mr. Abhaya Shankar:

Non-Executive Independent Director

  • Mr. Abhaya Shankar, aged 69 years is having the experience of more than 21 years as board director, CEO and management consultant. He has vast experience in Led business transformation Develop and implement sales strategies. He is director in following companies:
  1. Independent Director : Kellton Tech Solutions Limited
  2. Non-Executive, Non Independent Director : Ucal Limited
  3. Independent Director : Smartbike Mobility Private Limited
  4. Independent Director : Sri Havisha Hospitality And Infrastructure Limited
  5. Director : Aparna Enterprises Limited
  6. Partner : Raygan Finvest Pvt. LLP