TVS Motor Company has appointed Ravindran Shanmugam as an independent director for five consecutive years, effective 13 May 2026, subject to shareholder approval, the Bengaluru-headquartered two- and three-wheeler manufacturer announced on 14 May 2026.
Shanmugam is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Mablle, an AI-enabled interior design and renovation platform based in Singapore. He previously worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and holds a degree from the University of Oxford. His background spans digital transformation, consumer-focused businesses, AI-led platforms and strategic governance across global markets.
Sudarshan Venu, Chairman, TVS Motor Company said: "Ravindran Shanmugam brings deep expertise in digital & consumer-focused businesses, and AI-led transformation, along with strong experience in strategy, entrepreneurship and scaling businesses across global markets. His perspectives will add valuable depth to the TVS Motor board as we continue to strengthen our future-ready growth ambitions. We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to benefiting from his insights and guidance."
Ravindran Shanmugam said: "I am honoured to join the board of TVS Motor Company, an institution with a strong legacy of engineering excellence, customer trust and global ambition. Mobility is being reshaped by technology, digital ecosystems, AI and evolving consumer expectations, and TVS Motor is well positioned to play a meaningful role in this transformation. I look forward to contributing to the board's deliberations and supporting the company's long-term growth journey with perspectives from technology-led transformation, platform businesses and consumer-focused innovation."
TVS Motor Company is part of TVS Venu Group and operates four manufacturing facilities in India and Indonesia. The company sells products across 90 countries and is the only two-wheeler manufacturer to have received the Deming Prize. Its group entities include Norton Motorcycles in the United Kingdom and TVS Ebike Company AG, which holds a leading position in Switzerland's e-bike market.