THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BENGALURU, MAY 18, 2026

TVS Motor Company, part of the TVS Venu Group and a leading global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, has announced the induction of Ravindran Shanmugam as an Independent Director on its Board for a term of five consecutive years with effect from May 13, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

A seasoned technology entrepreneur and business leader, Ravindran Shanmugam brings extensive experience in scaling consumer-focused businesses, digital transformation, and AI-driven platforms across global markets. He is currently the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Mablle, an AI-enabled interior design and renovation platform based in Singapore. He has also worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company, advising clients on growth strategy and business transformation. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, he brings deep expertise in innovation, platform businesses, and strategic governance.

The company noted that his induction is expected to strengthen the Board with valuable global experience and further enhance its already strong corporate governance framework as it continues to scale future-ready mobility solutions.

Welcoming the appointment, Sudarshan Venu, Chairman, TVS Motor Company said, “Mr. Ravindran Shanmugam brings deep expertise in digital & consumer-focused businesses, and AI-led transformation, along with strong experience in strategy, entrepreneurship and scaling businesses across global markets. His perspectives will add valuable depth to the TVS Motor board as we continue to strengthen our future-ready growth ambitions. We are delighted to welcome him and look forward to benefiting from his insights and guidance.”

Responding to his appointment, Ravindran Shanmugam said, “I am honoured to join the board of TVS Motor Company, an institution with a strong legacy of engineering excellence, customer trust and global ambition. Mobility is being reshaped by technology, digital ecosystems, AI and evolving consumer expectations, and TVS Motor is well positioned to play a meaningful role in this transformation. I look forward to contributing to the board’s deliberations and supporting the company’s long-term growth journey with perspectives from technology-led transformation, platform businesses and consumer-focused innovation.”