Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) has announced a change in its senior management personnel as part of its succession plan.

Mr. Ruzbeh Irani, President of Group Human Resources, will retire from the company effective April 1, 2026, upon reaching the age of superannuation. Mr. Irani has contributed over 19 years to the Mahindra Group, playing a pivotal role as President – Group Human Resources and a member of Mahindra’s Group Executive Board.

Following Mr. Irani's retirement, Mr. Rohit Thakur will be appointed as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and will become part of the Senior Management Personnel of the Company, effective April 2, 2026. Mr. Thakur is currently the CHRO for Mahindra's Auto and Farm Sector. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Accenture India, Microsoft India, GE, and startups like LEAD School and Paytm. He holds a commerce degree from SRCC Delhi and an MBA in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur. The company has confirmed that Mr. Rohit Thakur is not related to any Director of the Company.