Rane Madras Appoints Gowri Kailasam and Aditya Ganesh as Executive Directors, Effective June 1, 2026
Rane Madras Limited has appointed Gowri Kailasam and Aditya Ganesh as Executive Directors, effective June 1, 2026. Kailasam will lead ECD, APD, and SGD of a joint venture, while Ganesh will head SLD and LMCD. Both are designated Senior Management Personnel reporting to the CMD.
The appointment of key personnel to executive director roles signifies a strategic shift and leadership development, which could have a medium-term impact on the company's performance and strategic direction.
The changes in senior management, with key personnel transitioning to executive director roles, indicate strategic restructuring and growth within the company and its joint ventures, which is generally viewed positively.
Rane (Madras) Limited announced significant changes in its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) following a Board of Directors meeting held on March 20, 2026. These changes, approved based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, will take effect from June 1, 2026.
Mrs. Gowri Kailasam, currently leading the Steering and Linkage Division (SLD) and Light Metal Castings Division (LMCD), will transition to a new role as Executive Director. In this capacity, she will lead the Engine Components Division (ECD) and Aftermarket Products Division (APD), and additionally head the Steering and Gears Division (SGD) of ZF Rane Automotive India Private Limited, a joint venture within the Rane Group. Ms. Kailasam, who joined Rane Madras Limited (RML) in August 2003, possesses over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and holds B.Tech, Master's in Chemical Engineering, and MBA degrees.
Mr. Aditya Ganesh, presently leading LMCD and serving as Strategy Head for SLD, will also assume the role of Executive Director. He will be responsible for leading the Steering and Linkage Division (SLD) and Light Metal Castings Division (LMCD). Mr. Ganesh, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University, USA, and an MBA from INSEAD. He joined RML in September 2017 as General Manager - Corporate Planning.
Both Ms. Gowri Kailasam and Mr. Aditya Ganesh are designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) and will report to the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company. The Board meeting commenced at 10:00 hrs (IST) and concluded at 15:00 hrs (IST).
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