Faiz Ahmad, currently COO and head of vehicle engineering, has been with Hinduja Group for almost two decades.
He steps into the CEO role after Kumar Prabhas announces his retirement, ending a nine‑year tenure that saw the launch of the brand’s first electric light commercial vehicle.
What does this mean for buyers? With Ahmad at the helm, Ashok Leyland is likely to push its emerging EV portfolio faster. The company has already hinted at a 2028 electric tractor‑truck with a 500‑km range.
The change also comes amid the Indian government’s tightening EV mandate, which pushes manufacturers to hit 30% electric sales by 2025. New leadership can streamline compliance and accelerate rollout.
For those eyeing the upcoming 2027 model year, keep an eye on the Chennai plant, where the first batch of the new electric cargo vans should roll out in December.
Ahmad will take office on 1 November 2026. The next few months should bring a series of press releases outlining a refreshed product roadmap, so stay tuned.