Hero MotoCorp has also appointed Neerja Sharma as the Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer.  On the occasion of these announcements, Pawan Munjal said "Hero is today a truly Global Brand with its presence in more than 32 countries spread across Asia, Africa and South and Central America. Over the years, we have set global benchmarks in creating world-class manufacturing and operational facilities to ensure that our products are best in class in terms of design, technology and quality.

"Good Corporate Governance has always been the hallmark of Hero MotoCorp. This has become all the more pertinent in recent times, and the role of the Secretarial function has significantly enhanced. The elevation of Vikram to the Board and the appointment of Neerja demonstrate our commitment to expand our business aggressively by attaining new levels of growth, while we continue to maintain the highest standards of governance."

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