Harshvardhan Chitale – CEO Hero MotoCorp

How a veteran leader with 30+ years of global experience is set to lead Hero’s transition to electric, premium, and tech-enabled mobility.

• The moment Hero MotoCorp found itself at a crossroads: increasing EV demand, rising competition, evolving consumer expectations toward premium & connected bikes.
• Why the leadership change matters — Chitale replacing acting CEO Vikram Kasbekar on January 5, 2026, marking a new era.
• Hero’s need to speed up EV adoption (two-wheeler sector shifting fast).
• Premiumisation: shifting from mass commuter bikes to more premium, feature-rich bikes.
• Digitalization: connected features, IoT, smart platforms.
• Competitive pressures: both from Indian EV startups and global brands.
• Regulatory & sustainability demands.

Strategic Vision of Chitale

• His likely priorities (from what he’s said / what the industry expects): accelerate electric mobility roadmap; modernize manufacturing & supply chain; focus on R&D & technology; digital transformation; operational resilience. The AI World Organisation+2ETHRWorld.com+2
• Emphasis on “organisational renewal” and sustainability. ETHRWorld.com+1
• Investor confidence & global mindset: his international exposure gives him perspective in scaling for exports or global competition.

What This Means for Stakeholders

• For investors: projection of growth, renewed focus on profitability, EV potential.
• For employees: likely moves to upskill, digital skillsets, new roles in EV & software.
• For consumers: more feature-rich two-wheelers, premium models, smart connectivity.