Ashok Leyland appoints K.M Balaji as CFO

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and commercial vehicle manufacturer announced the appointment of K M Balaji as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1. Currently, Balaji works as Deputy CFO.
Balaji has been working with Ashok Leyland for more than 30 years.
Balaji is taking over from Gopal Mahadevan who will continue to be associated with Ashok Leyland as Director – Strategic Finance and M&A. In his new role, Gopal shall focus on the growth agenda of Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary companies as well as M&A strategies of Ashok Leyland.
Balaji has held a distinguished career with Ashok Leyland spanning 31 years where he has gained considerable experience in handling and managing different facets of the Finance function such as MIS, Budgeting, Product Cost Engineering, Indirect Taxes, Treasury, Investor Relations, Payables and Receivables.