The TMO will be responsible for driving transformational topics and strategic initiatives, particularly related to digitalisation, external partnerships, new business models, internal business processes and company culture.
06 Jul 2021 | 13620 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced the creation of the Transformation Management Office (TMO) and a new position of ‘Chief Transformation Officer’. The TMO will be responsible for driving transformational topics and strategic initiatives, particularly related to digitalisation, external partnerships, new business models, internal business processes and company culture.
The OEM has appointed Chulanga Perera, who currently hold the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO), to lead the TMO as ‘Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Strategy’ in a dual role until a new CIO is announced. The transformation office consists of around 40 staff who will be responsible for ensuring strategic transformation company-wide.
In particular, the TMO will focus on four target areas:
Satyakam Arya, CEO and MD, DICV said, “Now more than ever, companies need to embrace change in order to ensure long-term prosperity. For the automotive industry, this will mean being ready for significant disruption in the areas of digitalisation, sustainability, electrification and company culture. With our dedicated Transformation Management Office, we aim to drive DICV’s next phase of growth and cement BharatBenz’s position as a leader in the Indian CV industry.”