Highway Roop Precision Technologies Appoints Prajod Ayyappath as VP

Highway Roop Precision Technologies Appoints Prajod Ayyappath as VP - Technology

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Source: Highway Roop Precision Technologies

April 2026 : The automotive landscape is shifting at a breakneck pace, and finding the right visionary to navigate this transformation is no small feat. Highway Roop Precision Technologies Limited (HRPTL) has found that leader in Prajod Ayyappath, who steps into the role of Vice President - Technology as of April 2026. With a career defined by engineering excellence and a knack for sustainable mobility, Prajod’s arrival marks a pivotal chapter for HRPTL’s innovation roadmap.

Prajod is far from a newcomer to the high-stakes world of advanced vehicle systems. He brings three decades of experience to the table, characterized by a deep understanding of powertrain systems and a trail of patents that showcase his inventive spirit. At HRPTL, his mission is clear: to cultivate a robust R&D culture and sharpen the company’s product engineering edge.

His professional journey is a roadmap of the automotive industry’s evolution. Most recently, Prajod served as the Vice President of R&D at Endurance Technologies Ltd., following a significant ten-year tenure at Schaeffler. His foundational years saw him taking on critical roles at the Mahindra Group, Piaggio, Caterpillar Inc., and Bajaj Auto Ltd. This diverse background is supported by a solid academic foundation with a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Calicut and an Advanced Strategic Management certification from IIM Kozhikode.