Apollo Tyres appoints R. Mahalakshmi as CHRO

Apollo Tyres Ltd., one of India’s largest tyre manufacturers with a global footprint, has appointed R. Mahalakshmi as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Mahalakshmi, an accomplished HR leader with experience in multiple industries, will be responsible for overseeing Apollo’s global HR strategy. Her focus will include talent management, leadership development, organizational culture, and employee engagement across the company’s operations in India, Europe, and other international markets. Apollo Tyres, with its manufacturing scale and brand leadership, is expanding globally and diversifying into new mobility solutions. Mahalakshmi’s appointment signals the company’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce capable of supporting innovation and growth. She will also drive diversity and inclusion, strengthen HR digitization, and build resilient leadership pipelines. Her leadership ensures Apollo Tyres continues to balance global competitiveness with a strong people-first ethos.