Greaves Cotton Appoints Vinay Pawar as Group CTO

Greaves Cotton Limited has appointed Vinay Pawar as Group Chief Technology Officer, effective May 4, 2026. He will be based in Pune.

Pawar will lead the company’s technology strategy, with a focus on product and platform development, digital capabilities, and future mobility solutions, including e-powertrain systems.

Announcing the appointment, Parag Satpute said the company is advancing its Greaves.NEXT strategy, with technology and innovation as key drivers of growth and competitiveness.

Pawar has close to three decades of experience across automotive electronics, industrial automation, connected mobility, and embedded systems. He joins from Spark Minda Group, where he held senior leadership roles, including business head and CTO-level positions.

He has previously worked with KPIT Technologies, Continental Automotive, Bosch, and ABB, contributing to engineering and technology programs across India and Europe.

Pawar holds a degree in instrumentation engineering, an MBA in technology management, and qualifications in AI and machine learning.

Founded over 165 years ago, Greaves Cotton operates across energy, mobility, and industrial solutions. Its portfolio includes single-cylinder diesel engines and applications across sectors, including defence. The company’s investee businesses include Greaves Electric Mobility Limited and Greaves Finance Limited, which focus on electric vehicle manufacturing and EV financing.