Vikram S Kirloskar, Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 64. Vikram, who was the face of Toyota in India, suffered a massive heart attack. He was also the Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems.
Confirming the news, Toyota India in a statement said, “We are extremely saddened to inform the untimely demise of Mr Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, on 29 November."
He is survived by his wife Gitanjali Kirloskar and daughter Manasi Kirloskar. His funeral will be conducted at Hebbal Crematorium in Bengaluru at 1 pm on Wednesday.
“At this time of grief, we request everyone to pray that his soul rests in peace. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Last respect can be paid at Hebbal Crematorium, Bengaluru, on 30th November 2022 at 1pm," the company said.
Vikram, the 4th generation member of the Kirloskar Group, was last seen at the new generation Toyota Innova HyCross unveil event in Mumbai on November 25, 2022.
Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he was conferred with Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) JRD Tata Award 2020 for his excellence in corporate leadership in Metallurgical Industries. A stalwart of India's automotive industry, he held several key positions at Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and other organisations over the years.
