India Pistons CEO Appointment: Suresh KV Returns To Leadership

India Pistons, the flagship company of Chennai-headquartered Amalgamations Group, has appointed Suresh KV as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 14, 2026.

Suresh returns to corporate leadership after a sabbatical spanning January 2024 to October 2026. He previously served as President of ZF India from June 2015 to December 2023, overseeing strategy, governance and business performance across 18 manufacturing plants, eight engineering centres, three subsidiaries and four joint ventures in India.

India Pistons supplies components to automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers, with major OEM customers including Hyundai Motor Company, Maruti Suzuki India, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, VE Commercial Vehicles, Simpsons & Co, TAFE, Mahindra & Mahindra and Greaves Cotton.

Suresh KV's Experience In Automotive Manufacturing

Before becoming President of ZF India, Suresh served as Executive Director of ZF Wind Power Coimbatore from November 2010 to May 2015. He managed a 60-acre manufacturing facility producing wind turbine gearboxes, axles and transmissions for agricultural and construction equipment. The facility recorded an annual turnover of more than ₹9.50 billion in 2015.

His career spans more than three decades across automotive and industrial manufacturing, with previous roles at Hansen Transmissions, High Technology Plastics India, Motherson Sumi Systems, Climate Systems India, Visteon Automotive Systems, Bajaj Auto and Asian Paints.

India Pistons CEO To Oversee Operations And Growth Strategy

In his new role, Suresh will oversee India Pistons' operations, business performance and growth strategy from Chennai.

Commenting on his appointment, Suresh said his sabbatical had given him time to reflect and reassess his priorities. He described the return as the beginning of a new professional phase, with a focus on creating long-term value and applying his experience to the business.