Greaves Cotton, a diversified engineering company has appointed Ramachandra Puttanna as the new Business Head for EV Solutions & New Businesses within Greaves Retail.
In his new role, Ramachandra will be responsible for driving the strategic growth plan for Greaves Retail’s electric vehicle (EV) components and new verticals. He will report to Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO of Greaves Retail.
Ramachandra joins Greaves Retail with over 35 years of extensive experience across renowned organizations, including Fenner India, BOSCH India, Oman Trading, Magneti Marelli, and ZF Group. Most recently, he served as Vice President of the Aftermarket business at ZF Group, where he managed operations across India and the SAARC regions. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Mysore University, Ramachandra has furthered his education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Marketing) from Bangalore University and an Advanced Program in Business Management from IIM Bangalore.
Commenting on his new role, Ramachandra Puttanna said, “I am honoured to join Greaves Cotton Limited at this pivotal stage in the company’s journey towards sustainable mobility. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive the growth of Greaves Retail’s new businesses and enhance our offerings for a broader range of customers.”
Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO of Greaves Retail, said, “We are thrilled to have Ramachandra join us. His proven track record aligns well with our commitment to customer-centric, innovative solutions. Ramachandra’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing Greaves Retail’s new businesses.”
