Hyundai HR head drove his own way

Mr G S Ramesh, senior vice-president, HR, Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), has stepped down from his official responsibilities in the company with effect from May 09, 2007, due to personal reasons, thereby ending his 11 year association with the car manufacturer.

A statement issued by HMIL acknowledged Mr Ramesh’s immense contribution from its very inception till date. His stepping down will be an irreparable loss to the company, it said. When contacted, Mr Ramesh told ET that he decided to step down to pursue some of his personal ambitions, which includes getting a doctorate. He is likely to take up advisory roles with large corporates. Mr Ramesh was one of the first few employees of the company when it was incorporated in 1995-96. HMIL now employs close to 9,000 employees—both direct and indirect.