TVS Motor Company's Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick's Honorary Doctorate
TVS Motor Company's Chairman Sir Ralf Speth conferred with University of Warwick's Honorary Doctorate
Senin, 23 Januari 2023 | 13:23
Sir Ralf is accompanied by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine Ashton of Upholland who conferred the degree.
Singapore - ACN Newswire - 21 January 2023 - Sir Ralf Speth,
Chairman of TVS Motor Company, has been conferred with an Honorary
Doctorate in the field of Science (Doctor of Science, honoris causa)
from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. The honorary degree was
conferred by the University of Warwick Chancellor Baroness Catherine
Ashton of Upholland.
Sir Ralf is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow
of the Royal Society. An honorary professor at Warwick Manufacturing
Group (WMG), he has been closely associated with WMG ever since
obtaining his engineering doctorate in 2008, under the pioneering
leadership of former WMG Chairman, Lord Bhattacharyya. An outstanding
engineer with a vast experience in the global automotive industry, Sir
Ralf has held leadership roles with some of the renowned automotive and
industrial giants such as Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford, Tata Motors, and
The Linde Group. He was appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the
British Empire and an Additional Knight Commander of the Most Excellent
Order of the British Empire.
Commenting on the honour, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor
Company, said, "My heartiest congratulations to Ralf for this
well-deserved recognition. Over his distinguished career in automotive
and industrials of more than four decades, he has built world class
products and brands. He has been relentlessly working towards
transforming the industry with his passion for technology and strive for
excellence. This honour is a testament to his leadership, vision, and
dedication to the industry, and we are privileged to have him lead TVS
Motor Company in its transformational journey."
Sudarshan Venu, MD, TVS Motor Company, said, "Sir Ralf's exemplary
leadership skills, tremendous vision for the industry, and discerning
approach towards technology make him unique. His energy and passion is
inspiring. We are proud to have him amongst us. We wish him many more
accolades recognising his immense contributions to the industry."
Sir Ralf has a degree in engineering from the University of Applied
Sciences Rosenheim, Germany, and a doctorate of engineering in
Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration at the University of
Warwick.
About TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer
globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh
in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of
Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in
making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality
through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only
two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our
products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and
APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power
Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our
group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of
the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in
the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO
Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland.
TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer
experience across 80 countries in which we operate.