Federal-Mogul Goetze Appoints Sachin Duggal as Director, Irfan Ali as Company Secretary
Federal-Mogul Goetze appointed Sachin Duggal as Additional Director and Irfan Ali as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, both effective October 9, 2026. Jason Wesley Johnson resigned as Non-Executive Director on the same date. Mr. Duggal has 25 years of finance experience, and Mr. Ali has 20 years in company secretarial roles.
Changes in key management positions like Director and Company Secretary can have a medium-term impact on corporate governance, strategy execution, and operational efficiency. The appointment of a new director and compliance officer suggests a shift in leadership focus.
The announcement details management changes including appointments and a resignation. While these are significant internal events, they do not inherently suggest a positive or negative financial or operational impact on the company based on the information provided.
Federal-Mogul Goetze (India) Limited announced significant changes in its management following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 9, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Sachin Duggal as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent), effective from October 9, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Mr. Duggal, aged around 50, brings approximately 25 years of experience in strategic and operational finance roles across various industries and global regions. He currently serves as VP & CFO of Tenneco's Global Performance Solutions Business Unit, a global manufacturing portfolio with revenues of approximately USD 4 billion. He is a Chartered Accountant and has held leadership positions at Tenneco, Wabtec Corporation, and General Electric. He is not related to any other Director of the Company.
Additionally, Mr. Irfan Ali has been appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective October 9, 2026. Mr. Ali possesses around 20 years of post-qualification experience in Company Secretarial matters, Corporate Governance, Secretarial Compliances, Mergers & Acquisitions, FEMA Compliances, Shareholder Services, and Board Management across Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Real Estate, and Media sectors. He holds a Company Secretary qualification from ICSI and an M. Com degree.
The company also accepted the resignation of Mr. Jason Wesley Johnson from his position as Non-Executive Director, effective at the close of business hours on October 9, 2026. The Board expressed its appreciation for his contributions during his tenure. Mr. Johnson stated his resignation was due to other preoccupations and professional commitments.
The Board Meeting commenced at 4:30 pm (IST) and concluded at 4:52 pm (IST) on October 9, 2026.
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