Cummins India Appoints Adegbile Adewunmi as Additional Director & MD from Nov 1, 2026
Cummins India Limited has appointed Mr. Adegbile Adedapo Adewunmi as Additional Director and Managing Director, effective November 01, 2026. The appointment is for a three-year term. The company will seek member approval through a postal ballot. Mr. Adewunmi brings over two decades of global executive experience.
The appointment of a new Managing Director is a significant leadership change that can influence the company's strategic direction and operational performance, thus having a medium impact.
The appointment of a new Managing Director with extensive experience is generally viewed positively for the company's future leadership and strategic direction.
Cummins India Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Adegbile Adedapo Adewunmi (DIN:11962843) as an Additional Director and Managing Director, also designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company. This appointment is effective from November 01, 2026, for a term of three consecutive years, concluding on October 31, 2029. His remuneration is subject to member and other statutory approvals.
The Board has proposed to seek member approval for this appointment via a postal ballot. M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Company Secretaries, Pune, have been appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process for the postal ballot.
Mr. Adewunmi is a global executive with over two decades of experience in strategy, marketing, operations, and finance within the industrial and technology sectors. He currently serves as a Vice President at Cummins, leading the $2.5 billion Power Systems Industrial Markets business. He is recognized for driving profitable growth and building strong stakeholder relationships. He confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order.
The Board meeting where these decisions were made commenced at 17:45 hrs and concluded at 17:55 hrs on October 08, 2026.
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