Hero MotoCorp's CTO Arun Jaura steps down to pursue 'personal endeavours'

Jaura had joined the company as chief technology officer in January 2022.

New Delhi: Hero MotoCorp on Monday said its Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Arun Jaura has resigned.

Jaura had joined the company as CTO in January 2022.

"Acknowledging the dynamic nature of our industry, we recognise that change is inevitable. After approximately two and a half years with Hero MotoCorp, Dr Arun Jaura, our CTO, has decided to step down from his role and pursue personal endeavours," Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta said in a regulatory filing.

Jaura has played a pivotal role in enriching company's product portfolio, he said, adding that during his tenure, the two-wheeler major has witnessed successful launch of several products in both the domestic and global markets, he added.

Vikram Kasbekar, in addition to his existing role as Head of Global Product Planning, will assume the responsibility of leading the R&D function, Gupta said.

Kasbekar previously led this function and oversaw the smooth and successful transition from BSIV to BSVI emission standards, he added.