Faiz Ahmad appointed CEO of Hinduja Tech from Nov 1

Hinduja Tech Ltd., the mobility‑focused engineering and R&D technology firm, announced Faiz Ahmad as its chief executive officer effective 1 November 2026. The appointment was disclosed in a company press release on 6 October 2026. Ahmad will replace Kumar Prabhas, who is retiring on 31 October after nine years leading the company. Ahmad has spent nearly two decades in the Hinduja Group ecosystem and is currently the chief operating officer and head of vehicle engineering & development at Hinduja Tech, overseeing major vehicle projects. During Prabhas’ tenure, the firm expanded its international footprint, deepened customer partnerships and completed the acquisitions of DSD and Tecosim. Dheeraj G. Hinduja, chairman of the Hinduja Group and executive chairman of Ashok Leyland, said Ahmad has been an integral part of the company’s journey and embodies its values, customer focus and innovative spirit. Ahmad added that the company has a strong foundation, talented teams, trusted customer relationships and significant opportunities ahead. ## Context Hinduja Tech is a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland within the broader Hinduja Group and focuses on mobility engineering. The leadership change follows a planned succession after a long‑term CEO’s retirement, signalling continuity in its growth strategy.