Who has been elected as the Vice-President of International Motorcycle Manufactures Association?
Options
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. D J Balaji Rao
C. Gita Piramal
D. Nanoo Pamnani
Correct Answer
Rakesh Sharma
Explanation
Rakesh Sharma, Bajaj Auto Executive Director and also a representative of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures) has been elected as VP (Vice President) of IMMA, International Motorcycle Manufactures Association (based in Geneva) during the annual general meeting of (IMMA) at Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Rakesh Sharma has a wide range of experience in 2 and 3-wheeler industry and he is expected to efficiently direct IMMA towards being the trusted motorcycle manufacturers worldwide.IMMA's president is Johannes Loman.
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