Greaves Cotton Appoints Ramachandra Puttanna for EV Solutions

Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramachandra Puttanna as the new Business Head for EV Solutions & New Businesses within Greaves Retail. In his new role, Ramachandra will be responsible for driving the strategic growth plan for Greaves Retail’s electric vehicle (EV) components and new verticals. He will report to Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO of Greaves Retail, as Greaves continues to advance its strategy in sustainable mobility solutions across India.  

Underpinned by an asset-light approach, Greaves Retail is committed to being a fuel-agnostic provider, delivering comprehensive sales, service, and spare parts solutions across three-wheelers (3W), two-wheelers (2W), small commercial vehicles (SCVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and construction equipment. Greaves Retail ensures high vehicle uptime and maximized asset productivity, positioning it among the top three in the aftermarket segment. 

Ramachandra joins Greaves Retail with over 35 years of extensive experience across renowned organizations, including Fenner India, BOSCH India, Oman Trading, Magneti Marelli, and ZF Group. Most recently, he served as Vice President of the Aftermarket business at ZF Group, where he managed operations across India and the SAARC regions. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Mysore University, Ramachandra has furthered his education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Marketing) from Bangalore University and an Advanced Program in Business Management from IIM Bangalore.  

Commenting on his new role, Ramachandra Puttanna said, “I am honoured to join Greaves Cotton Limited at this pivotal stage in the company’s journey towards sustainable mobility. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive the growth of Greaves Retail’s new businesses and enhance our offerings for a broader range of customers.”

Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO of Greaves Retail, welcomed Ramachandra to the team, stating, “We are thrilled to have Ramachandra join us. His proven track record aligns well with our commitment to customer-centric, innovative solutions. Ramachandra’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing Greaves Retail’s new businesses.”

This appointment reflects Greaves Cotton’s continued dedication to strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates growth in new businesses.