Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp
Global Statesman of Mobility | Champion of Sustainable Innovation
2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action
Dr. Pawan Munjal is one of India’s most transformative industrialists—a global leader in mobility and a pioneer of purpose-driven innovation. As Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years, Dr. Munjal has reimagined an iconic Indian brand into a future-ready, global enterprise. His guiding philosophy—“Be the Future of Mobility,” has positioned Hero MotoCorp at the forefront of clean, smart, and inclusive transportation, touching over 130 million customers across 50+ countries.
Under Dr. Munjal’s leadership, Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian two-wheeler brand to cross 100 million units in cumulative sales—an unprecedented milestone in the global automotive industry. The company’s manufacturing footprint spans eight advanced facilities across India, Colombia, and Bangladesh, supported by innovation hubs in Jaipur and Munich. With more than 14,000 customer touchpoints worldwide, Hero MotoCorp combines engineering excellence, cutting-edge design, and sustainability to deliver world-class products and services.
At the helm of Hero’s electric mobility journey, Dr. Munjal launched VIDA, Powered by Hero, marking a bold foray into the electric vehicle segment. The VIDA electric scooter, backed by over 5,000 charging stations, has quickly become one of India’s top five EV brands. In 2025, Hero MotoCorp deepened its commitment to electric innovation with the introduction of the VIDA VX2 EVOOTER and Battery-as-a-Service—reshaping the future of urban mobility. Strategic investments in start-ups like Ather Energy, Euler Motors, and the launch of the Surge S32—the world’s first vehicle that transforms from two wheels to three in minutes, recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2024—underscore Dr. Munjal’s focus on next-generation mobility solutions.
Dr. Munjal has also forged transformative global alliances that strengthen Hero’s premium positioning. The partnership with Harley-Davidson led to the creation of the iconic H-D X440, blending classic design with Indian engineering. Simultaneously, the collaboration with Zero Motorcycles promises to redefine premium electric mobility for a new generation of riders.
Sustainability lies at the heart of Hero MotoCorp’s ethos under Dr. Munjal’s leadership. The company has achieved 100% zero waste-to-landfill, 500% water positivity, 95% product recyclability, plastic-free manufacturing, and 45% carbon neutrality. Hero is the only Indian two-wheeler company listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, ranking among the top four global auto firms. Through its ‘Hero We Care’ CSR platform, the company impacted over 8.47 million lives in FY25 through initiatives in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, biodiversity restoration, and road safety.
A passionate advocate for sports, Dr. Munjal has elevated India’s sporting landscape globally. He has championed golf, motorsports, hockey, cricket, and para-sports, believing in their power to foster discipline, character, and national pride. Hero MotoCorp’s long-standing association with prestigious golfing events—such as the Hero World Challenge with Tiger Woods, Hero Indian Open, and Hero Dubai Desert Classic—reflects his commitment to making India a respected name in global sports. His support for the International Hockey Federation and India’s para-athletes demonstrates his dedication to inclusivity and sporting excellence.
Under Dr. Munjal’s guidance, Hero MotoSports Team Rally made history with a podium finish at Dakar 2024 and victory in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, while the company’s partnerships with the Paralympic Committee of India and the Mary Kom Boxing Foundation have empowered differently-abled athletes and promoted grassroots sports.
Dr. Munjal’s leadership is distinguished by a fusion of technology, sustainability, social impact, and global vision. He continues to shape the future of the mobility ecosystem while inspiring a new generation of leaders. His leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including the AIMA JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award, Best CEO—Auto Sector by Institutional Investor and Business Leader of the Year by The Economic Times. He also holds honorary doctorates and has been repeatedly recognized for his contributions to business, design, sustainability, and sports.
Dr. Munjal’s journey is one of purpose-driven leadership—where enterprise meets empathy, technology serves humanity, and mobility powers a sustainable, inclusive future. Through Hero MotoCorp, he continues to ride with India, for the world, fueling innovation, progress, and prosperity.