New Delhi, April 21 -- The Mahindra Group on Monday appointed Hemant Sikka managing director and chief executive of Mahindra Logistics Ltd (MLL). Sikka had been the president of the farm equipment business since 2020.

"Hemant is one of our top leaders and brings with him a powerful combination of strategic skills, operational rigour, customer centricity and people leadership capabilities," the Mumbai-based auto giant said in a statement.

Sikka will take over as the MD and CEO from 5 May.

Ram Swaminathan, the current MD and CEO of MLL, has decided to step down to pursue other professional interests. Swaminathan joined the company in July 2019 and his last day would be 20 July.

In place of Sikka, president of the automotive division Vee...