Akash Passey to take over as President of ZF Group in India

ZF Group, the world’s 3rd largest automotive supplier, today announced a change of Leadership for its Indian organization. Suresh KV, currently Vice President and Head of ZF Group in India, has elected to step down from the helm of the company in the region to pursue other challenges. The Board of Directors has considered and accepted his request. Suresh KV will continue with the company till October 6, 2023, enabling a smooth transition and support to his successor. Suresh KV started his career with ZF in 2007, when he joined Hansen (a company later acquired by ZF) after various leadership positions in renowned supplier companies in India. Under his leadership ZF Group in India grew to 15.400 employees and saw several firsts like the establishment of the ZF Group plant at Chakan, the establishment of the corporate office, the inauguration of a larger facility for ZF Tech Center India, and the growth of the ZF Wind power. With several highs, he has also steered the company through two major automotive slumps, and the worldwide COVID crisis over the past two years keeping ZF Group in the region on track for growth. Effective of September 1, 2023, his successor and President of