Sudarshan Venu to take over as chairman of TVS Motor from August 25

TVS Motor Company on Thursday said its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Sudarshan Venu as the incoming Chairman of the company, effective August 25, 2025.

Venu, who is currently Managing Director, will assume the role of Chairman and Managing Director following the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 22, the company said in a statement.

Venu's appointment comes as current chairman Sir Ralf Speth informed the Board that he will not seek reappointment as Director and will step down at the conclusion of the AGM.

However, Speth will continue his association with the company as Chief Mentor for a period of three years starting August 23, 2025.

“I express my sincere gratitude to Ralf for his exceptional leadership as Chairman over the last three years,” said Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company. “We are grateful for his continued support as Chief Mentor for TVS Motor and in welcoming Sudarshan into his new role.”

During his tenure, Speth played a key role in the company’s global expansion and fostering innovation.

Reflecting on his time at the helm, Speth said, “It has been an honour for me to steer TVS Motor Company as its Chairman over the last three years. As I hand over the Chairmanship to Sudarshan, I am confident that under his leadership, the Company will continue its growth journey while championing core TVS values.”

Sudarshan Venu, who has served as Director and Managing Director in recent years, said he was “honoured and excited” about the appointment and expressed gratitude to the Board.

“As we look to the future, we have to build on our core values while capitalising on new opportunities and reimagining the future,” he said, while acknowledging the contributions of both Venu Srinivasan and Sir Ralf Speth in shaping the company’s direction.

TVS Motor Company is a leading global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers and has been actively expanding its footprint across international markets.