Vinod K. Dasari

Managing Director

Mr Vinod K. Dasari is the Managing Director of Ashok Leyland Limited and Director on the Board of Ashok Leyland.

As MD, has overall responsibility for the Company’s operations.

Vinod completed his MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a Masters in Engineering Management from McCormick School of Engineering, both from Northwestern University.  He earned a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from University of Louisville. 

Vinod commenced his career with the General Electric Company in 1986. After completing his MBA in 1992, he joined the Timken Company, USA as Senior Business Analyst, and then moved to Timken’s Indian operations as Director of Manufacturing and Technology.  In 1998, he was appointed Managing Director of Timken India and in 2000, he moved back to US, with Timken, as President of the Global Railroad business.  In 2002, he moved back to India with family and joined Cummins as Joint Managing Director.

Vinod joined Ashok Leyland in 2005 as Chief Operating Officer.

Vinod also serves on the Boards of Ashok Leyland UAE LLC, Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Limited, Ashok Leyland Nissan Vehicles Limited, Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies Limited, Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain Limited, and Ashley Aviation Limited.

Vinod is married to Sarita, a doctor with a specialization in Nephrology and Hypertension.  They have two sons Vishal and Sanjay.

Vinod enjoys cricket, movies and golf.