Mumbai : Remsons Industries Ltd., a pioneer in cables & shifters for automotive industry, has announced the appointment of seasoned automotive industry leader Mr. Rahul Prabhakar Desai as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 3, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 27, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Desai succeeds Mr. Amit Srivastava, whose resignation has been accepted by the Board and will take effect from the close of business hours on September 4, 2026. The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation for Mr. Srivastava’s dedicated leadership, valuable contributions, and committed service during his tenure with the Company.
Bringing over three decades of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, including more than 17 years in CEO and senior leadership roles, Mr. Desai is widely recognized for driving operational excellence, strategic transformation, business expansion, and sustainable profitability across global manufacturing organizations.
Prior to joining Remsons Industries, Mr. Desai served as Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer at Pinnacle Industries Limited, where he led operations across five manufacturing facilities with complete P&L responsibility. Before that, he spent nearly a decade as Chief Executive Officer at CIE India, overseeing multiple business divisions and ten manufacturing plants. He has also held senior leadership positions at GKN Sinter Metals Limited and Inteva Products India, building an impressive track record in automotive manufacturing and operational leadership.
Throughout his career, Mr. Desai has successfully led greenfield manufacturing projects, implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices, driven cost optimization initiatives, advanced ESG-focused operational strategies, and cultivated high-performing teams while forging strategic partnerships with leading global OEMs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and has completed executive leadership programmes at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, along with advanced production management training in Japan and the United States.
Mr. Desai’s appointment marks an important milestone in Remsons Industries’ growth journey as the Company continues to strengthen its position in the global automotive components industry through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric manufacturing capabilities.