Ajay Dhiman quits as Sr VP, Chief of Operations at Revolt Motors
Ajay Dhiman
has stepped down from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief of Operations at
Revolt Motors
. He announced his departure in a LinkedIn post, where he acknowledged the company's progress in electric vehicle (EV) innovation and credited the team for their contributions to sustainability and operational excellence.
Dhiman joined the RattanIndia-backed EV motorcycle manufacturer in April 2023. During his tenure, he was instrumental in driving end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, supply chain optimisation, and R&D initiatives. His leadership came at a time when Revolt Motors was expanding its product reach and network presence across India.
Work experience
Before joining Revolt, Dhiman served as SVP and COO of an undisclosed electric vehicle group, where he led product development and strategic planning. He also held senior positions at Honda Cars India, where he managed large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects, including work on ICE, hybrid, and EV platforms. His global exposure includes a stint in Japan with Honda Motors, where he worked on new model development programs.
His earlier roles at Renault Nissan and International Cars & Motors Ltd. (Sonalika Group) focused on project management, product engineering, and supplier development.
Beyond corporate roles, Dhiman has been involved as a consultant and advisor in the EV sector, supporting both early-stage startups and established players with sourcing strategies, engineering consultation, and product roadmap planning.
While Dhiman has not announced his next professional move, he stated in his farewell note that he looks forward to 'newer challenges and possibilities.'
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