Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer
Schaeffler India appointed Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 10, 2026. Bhalerao brings over 23 years of global manufacturing and operations leadership experience. He will lead manufacturing operations, drive operational excellence, and enhance capabilities across India.
The appointment of a key leadership role like COO is significant for the company's operational direction and future growth, impacting strategic execution.
The appointment of a COO with extensive experience is a positive development for the company's operations and growth strategy.
Schaeffler India Limited has announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026.
In his new role, Amit Bhalerao will be responsible for leading the company's manufacturing operations across India. His responsibilities will include driving operational excellence, shaping manufacturing strategy, leading digital transformation initiatives, and developing capabilities within the manufacturing sector. He will also focus on strengthening Schaeffler India's customer-centric approach and contributing to its long-term growth agenda.
As a member of Schaeffler India's Executive Leadership Team, Bhalerao will collaborate with business and functional leaders to optimize the company's manufacturing footprint, enhance operational performance, accelerate localization efforts, and build future-ready manufacturing capabilities across all its plants.
Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & CEO of Schaeffler India Limited, expressed confidence in Bhalerao's appointment, stating, "India continues to be a strategic growth market for Schaeffler, and strengthening our manufacturing and operations capabilities is central to our journey as the leading Motion Technology Company. Amit brings extensive experience in leading complex manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams. His leadership will further enhance our manufacturing competitiveness, customer focus and innovation capabilities as we continue delivering greater value to our customers and stakeholders."
Amit Bhalerao brings over 23 years of global leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality, and supply chain management. Prior to this appointment, he held leadership positions at Kelvion India, Cummins, Eaton, and Sterlite Technologies, where he focused on driving manufacturing excellence, technology transfer, and capacity expansion.
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