Daimler India Appoints Andamuthu Ponnusamy as New Head of Bus Business

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced the appointment of Andamuthu Ponnusamy as the Head of its Bus business, effective from July 1, 2024. Ponnusamy's previous roles within the company included Head of Bus Production and Head of Truck Cab Production. His leadership is expected to drive significant growth in the bus segment.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has named Andamuthu Ponnusamy as its new Head of Bus business, starting from July 1, 2024. According to DICV MD and CEO Satyakam Arya, the Indian bus industry is experiencing robust growth and is set to play a crucial role in the expanding commercial vehicle sector in the near future.

Satyakam Arya described the bus segment as a vital part of the company's portfolio, affirming that Ponnusamy is the ideal choice to elevate their bus business. Ponnusamy has been a key figure in the company since 2021 when he was appointed as Head of Bus Production in addition to his responsibilities as Head of Truck Cab Production.

Ponnusamy's achievements include integrating the bus and truck operations and ramping up capacity for fully built buses, resulting in a substantial increase in collective production. DICV is a fully owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG.

(With inputs from agencies.)