Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced the appointment of Andamuthu Ponnusamy as Head of Bus Business, effective July 1, 2024.
Ponnusamy has been with DICV since 2011, has been instrumental in setting up DICV’s truck assembly operations, leveraging his expertise in leading diversified manufacturing teams and his strong understanding of operational excellence and cost management. In 2016, he became Head of Cab Production and Truck Operating Systems, where he significantly enhanced operational excellence in DICV truck operations. Notably, he led the end-to-end operational planning and execution of the BharatBenz BS6 truck range during the implementation of the regulation in India.
He was appointed as Head of Bus Production in 2021, in addition to his role as Head of Truck Cab Production. In this dual role, he successfully integrated the bus business with truck operations and spearheaded a capacity ramp-up for fully built buses, resulting in a significant increase in cumulative production.
Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, DICV, said, 'The bus industry in India is witnessing healthy growth and is poised to become a vital part of the growing CV industry volume in the medium term. The bus segment is an important part of our business, and Ponnusamy is the most capable person in our organisation to take our bus business to the next level. I am confident that he will drive the development and execution of strategic initiatives, focusing on product innovation and operational excellence.'
Ponnusamy said, 'As we navigate this exciting growth period, my priority will be to sharpen our competitive edge, contribute to the sustainable development of BharatBenz buses, and deliver value to our customers and stakeholders.'
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