Hero MotoCorp has announced the appointment of Sachin Agrawal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective May 21, 2026. He will succeed Vikram Kasbekar, who has been serving as CTO since May 2024 in his second stint. Kasbekar will step down from the role on the same date but will continue as an Executive Director on the company’s board.
Agrawal will spearhead the company’s R&D transformation, overseeing operations at both the Hero Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) and the Hero Tech Centre Germany (TCG). His role will be central to advancing the company’s technology roadmap, particularly in electric mobility and alternative fuel solutions.
Welcoming the appointment, Pawan Munjal highlighted Agrawal’s extensive expertise in mobility technologies and his proven ability to drive innovation at scale, positioning him as a strong leader for the company’s technology vision and R&D strategy.
With nearly three decades of experience, Agrawal brings deep knowledge across product development, powertrain engineering, electric mobility, and advanced digital technologies. Prior to joining Hero MotoCorp, he served as Executive Vice President and Head of R&D and Technology at VE Commercial Vehicles, where he led global engineering teams and contributed to multiple technology programs.
He began his career at Daewoo Motors, playing a role in the development of the Matiz chassis system. Over the years, he has worked across diesel, CNG, electric, and hydrogen platforms, while also contributing to connected mobility, AI/ML integration, and software-defined vehicle ecosystems.
Agrawal has also held leadership positions in industry and global organizations, including serving as Chairperson of the SIAM Frontier Technology & Innovation Group and leading the Volvo Group’s Global Center of Excellence for Medium Duty Engine Development. He holds an M.Tech in Mechanical Design from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and is a Leadership Fellow from Carnegie Mellon University.
The appointment reinforces Hero MotoCorp’s focus on strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates R&D transformation and builds future-ready technology capabilities.
