AVL Executive and Leadership Team

Naved Narayan, the Chief Executive Officer at AVL, directs the overarching strategic vision for global automotive development and testing services. Naved Narayan architects the long-term roadmap for multi-energy carrier technologies, ensuring the organization maintains a competitive edge in hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell sectors. By aligning internal research capabilities with evolving market demands, the Chief Executive Officer fosters innovation across all development phases from ideation to serial production. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to optimize resource allocation and drive expansion into new mobility markets. Through rigorous oversight of corporate initiatives, the Chief Executive Officer ensures that AVL remains the premier independent partner for automotive manufacturers worldwide. Narayan maintains a focus on operational excellence, driving efficiency in complex engineering projects while securing the company's position as a leader in future mobility trends and sustainable transportation solutions.

Don Manvel, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at AVL, governs the high-level strategic direction and corporate governance framework for the entire organization. Don Manvel oversees the integration of pioneering simulation methodologies into the global automotive landscape, ensuring that the company consistently delivers affordable, innovative technologies. As the primary liaison between the executive team and the Board, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer shapes the long-term vision for automated and connected mobility. Manvel drives the expansion of competencies in ADAS and autonomous driving, positioning the firm at the forefront of digitalization. By maintaining a focus on market-leading R&D, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer ensures that AVL provides comprehensive support to customers throughout the entire development lifecycle. Manvel secures the company's legacy of excellence while navigating complex international regulatory environments to sustain growth and technological advancement across all sectors.

Ashwani Mittal, the Chief Financial Officer at AVL, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies necessary to support large-scale automotive R&D projects. Ashwani Mittal directs financial planning, budgeting, and risk management processes to ensure the company maintains the liquidity required for continuous innovation in battery electric and fuel cell technologies. By analyzing global market trends, the Chief Financial Officer provides the data-driven insights needed to optimize investment in ADAS and autonomous driving competencies. Mittal coordinates with other C-suite leaders to align financial performance with the company's mission of reducing CO2 emissions through multi-energy carrier strategies. This leadership role involves overseeing complex financial reporting and ensuring compliance across international operations. Through disciplined fiscal oversight, the Chief Financial Officer supports the long-term sustainability of the organization, enabling the firm to invest in cutting-edge simulation tools and testing infrastructure that define the future of mobility.

Rajat Dhar, the Chief Operating Officer at AVL, executes the daily operational strategies required to deliver world-class development and testing services to the automotive industry. Rajat Dhar oversees the internal processes that transform complex engineering concepts into serial production realities, ensuring that project delivery remains efficient and scalable. By managing the cross-functional teams responsible for simulation and testing, the Chief Operating Officer drives the implementation of digitalization initiatives across global operations. Dhar coordinates with the executive team to streamline workflows, ensuring that the company meets the rigorous demands of customers in the hybrid and electric vehicle sectors. This leadership role involves optimizing the deployment of technical resources to maximize output and maintain high quality standards. Through the active management of operational infrastructure, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that AVL remains agile in a rapidly evolving market, consistently delivering the innovative solutions that define modern mobility.