Roy Kurian, India Yamaha Motor's VP -- marketing and sales, has resigned from his role. His stint of 14.5 years in the company ends today.

Kurian had joined Yamaha as a marketing manager in the OEM's Southern region office.  He rose up to the rank of VP - marketing & sales in January 2011. 

 Prior to Yamaha, Kurian has had stints in Funskool India and Godrej. He plans to take his career 'in a new direction' now. 

India Yamaha Motor is yet to announce a successor to Roy Kurian.