Rajiv K. Prasad
Rajiv K. Prasad became President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyster-Yale, Inc. in May 2023. As CEO, he leads the Company’s operating and strategy activities. Previously, in February 2021, Mr. Prasad became President of Hyster-Yale. As President, Mr. Prasad has executive oversight responsibilities for the Company’s subsidiaries which includes the attachment business, Bolzoni, S.p.A., the fuel cell business, Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, the forklift truck business. He also holds the position of President and CEO of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling where Mr. Prasad is charged with providing the strategic vision, global leadership and guide executions that keep Hyster-Yale Materials Handling moving forward to achieve its business and financial goals.
Mr. Prasad’s prior position at Hyster-Yale Group was Chief Product and Operations Officer where he guided all aspects of product development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and IT. Mr. Prasad joined NMHG in 2007 where he led developments that included introduction of the new Global/Product Platforms. In 1986, Mr. Prasad began his career in product development with Ford Motor Company. In 1999, he joined Lear Corporation, taking on positions with greater responsibility, before moving to International Truck and Engine Corporation where he served as Vice President of Global Product Development. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Advanced Vehicle Concepts from Loughborough University, in Leicestershire, UK.
