Ashok Leyland Limited on March 27, 2026 announced a leadership shift, naming Gayatri Vyas Dadheech as President, Battery Business. She will report to the Managing Director & CEO, strengthening the company’s executive line in its battery portfolio.
Gayatri Vyas Dadheech is described as a veteran leader in the battery space, with 29 years of vision and R&D experience in electrochemical storage and conversion devices. She began her career at General Motors in Michigan, USA, about 26 years ago.
Her appointment reinforces Ashok Leyland’s focus on advancing its battery strategy, as the company seeks to scale its energy-storage capabilities and electrified offerings across its product slate. With this change, the company clarifies the leadership line for its battery business, signaling the strategic importance of the unit within Ashok Leyland’s broader growth plans.