IMMA appoints Bajaj's Rakesh Sharma
The International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has elected Rakesh Sharma, Bajaj Auto Executive Director, as its new President for a 2-year term.
The decision was taken by IMMA General Assembly, held 'virtually' in April, and he succeeds Mr. Johannes Loman, Director of PT Astra International Tbk and Executive Vice President Director PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) Indonesia. Loman remains President of FAMI, the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries and President of AISI, the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association.
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| Mr. Rakesh Sharma, SIAM, India (left), takes over as IMMA President from Mr. Johannes Loman, FAMI. |
Mr. Rakesh Sharma has seen dramatic developments and evolution at Bajaj Auto since he joined as President (International Business) in October 2007 and is currently the Executive Director. He is a member of the Board of Commissioners of PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bajaj Auto Ltd., and the Chairman of the Exports Council of SIAM, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
Mr. Sharma previously held office as Vice President at IMMA, elected in May 2019. On being elected to his new role, Mr. Sharma said: "These are very challenging times and I take up this prestigious appointment fully conscious of the role the motorcycle industry has to play - both as a key industry and as a responsible member of society.
"Whilst we are facing numerous difficulties, we can also see that in due course, new but different opportunities will emerge. The role of national, regional and global associations such as SIAM and IMMA is now more important than ever and we will work hard to ensure we play a strong and responsible role in the recovery.''Mr. Loman stated: "IMMA aims to advance the sustainable growth of the two-wheeler industry in every region of the world."
