Rahul Mammen

Managing Director at MRF

📍 Greater Chennai Area, India

Rahul Mammen Mappillai is the Managing Director of MRF Tyres, Indias largest tyre manufacturer. An alumnus of the University of Michigans Ross School of Business, he is passionate about R&D and manufacturing technology, driving significant investments in robotics and digital transformation across the company. He has experience in finance, projects, and corporate planning.

Outside of his corporate role, Rahul is deeply passionate about cricket and oversees the prestigious MRF Pace Foundation, which trains talented fast bowlers from India and other cricketing nations. He is also a motorsport enthusiast, aligning with MRFs long-standing involvement in racing and rallying, and is an active member of the Young Presidents Organisation.

He is the third generation of the founding family to lead MRF, a company that began as a small toy balloon unit in 1946.

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Experience

22 Years

Current Role

Managing Director

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Greater Chennai Area, India

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Priorities

Topics Rahul cares about

Manufacturing Innovation

He is passionate about R&D and manufacturing technology, having led significant investments in robotics and cutting-edge production capabilities to maintain market leadership.

Cricket Development

He is responsible for the MRF Pace Foundation, a highly respected institution that has trained talented cricketers and pace bowlers for many years.

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Career

Work history

10-2018

Managing Director

MRF

6-2003

Whole-time Director

MRF Tyres

Whole-time Director

MRF Tyres

In the press

Media appearances

Rahul Mammen appointed MD of MRF. Featured in Trendlyne

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India's MRF seeks members' nod for appointment of Rahul Mammen Mappillai as MD. Featured in Reuters

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Education

2001 - 2003

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

1995 - 1998

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

St. Stephen's College, Delhi

Social presence

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