Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has announced a key addition to its senior leadership team as part of its next phase of growth and transformation. The company has appointed Ms. Latika Taneja as Head of Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), effective August 19, 2025. The appointment has been formally disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

In her new role, Latika will be responsible for building a unified and purpose-driven brand narrative, strengthening stakeholder trust and integrating social impact and sustainability into Hero MotoCorp’s long-term growth strategy. The company stated that her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as it continues to shape the future of mobility and drive sustainable and inclusive development.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp, said:
“Latika’s ability to align reputation management with business strategy will be instrumental in strengthening stakeholder trust, advancing our global positioning, and driving our journey towards sustainable, purpose-driven growth.”

Extensive Leadership Background

With more than 23 years of experience, Latika Taneja brings extensive leadership expertise in corporate communications, government relations, policy advocacy and CSR. She has previously served in senior positions at Shell, Mastercard, DuPont, Alcatel-Lucent and MetLife. Most recently, she held the role of Head of Corporate Relations at Shell India, where she established and scaled reputation and stakeholder initiatives across multiple geographies.

Latika is widely recognised as one of India’s Top 100 Public Relations Professionals and received the Women Disruptor Award for Excellence in PR (2019) in recognition of her leadership and impact in the field.

She holds a BA (Hons) in English from Lady Shri Ram College, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis, and has completed an Executive Program at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

Appointment Details

Conclusion

This strategic leadership appointment reinforces Hero MotoCorp’s commitment to responsible business practices, stronger stakeholder engagement and enhanced governance. By integrating communications, corporate affairs and CSR under a unified leadership, the company aims to drive purpose-led growth and further build on its position as an industry leader in the fast-evolving mobility ecosystem.

The Upcoming IPOs in this week and coming weeks are Shivashrit Foods, ARC Insulation & Insulators, Mangal Electrical Industries, LGT Business Connextions, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, Shreeji Shipping Global, Patel Retail.

The Current active IPO are Studio LSD.

Start your Stock Market Journey and Apply in IPO by Opening Free Demat Account in Choice Broking FinX.

Join our Trading with CA Abhay Telegram Channel for regular Stock Market Trading and Investment Calls by CA Abhay Varn - SEBI Registered Research Analyst.