Source: TAFE

June 2026 : Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has recently appointed Gopal Mahadevan as Group President - Growth & M&A. Stepping into this crucial role, Mahadevan will guide TAFE’s growth ambitions, portfolio strategy, partnerships, and market expansions from its headquarters in Chennai.

Bringing over 35 years of multi-industry expertise to his new desk, Mahadevan’s career reads like a masterclass in corporate finance and strategy. Prior to his 13 years of leadership at Ashok Leyland, he served as Executive VP Finance & Group CFO at Thermax Limited, and VP Finance & CFO at Amara Raja Batteries Limited. His foundational years saw him at Sify Limited and Sanmar Group (including Chemplast Sanmar). He also recently contributed his expertise as a board member for Invesco Asset Management India.

Mahadevan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Company Secretary (ACS) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

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