
Yuken India Appoints Rakesh Kumar A as New CEO
Yuken India Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Rakesh Kumar A as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 29, 2026. The Board of Directors approved this based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Rakesh Kumar A is a Mechanical Engineer with over 32 years of experience at the company, having joined in 1993. He has worked across key functions including design, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales. He played a crucial role in expanding the company’s presence in the steel and industrial sectors and in localizing steel mill application technology from Yuken Kogyo Co., Ltd., Japan. Since 2018, he has overseen sales and marketing across all business verticals, and in 2024, he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Key Highlights
- Yuken India appointed Mr. Rakesh Kumar A as CEO, effective April 29, 2026.
- Mr. Kumar brings over 32 years of experience within the company.
- He previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2024.
- His expertise includes expanding steel and industrial sector presence.