Schaeffler India Appoints Christophe Hannequin and Chetan Kumar Maini as Directors
Schaeffler India appointed Christophe Hannequin as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Chetan Kumar Maini as Non-Executive Independent Director. Both appointments are effective July 1, 2026, and are subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Hannequin is CFO of Schaeffler Group, and Mr. Maini is a pioneer in India's EV sector.
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Schaeffler India Limited has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board. Mr. Christophe Hannequin has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) effective July 1, 2026. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting or within three months of his appointment. Mr. Hannequin joined the Schaeffler Group in January 2025 and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Schaeffler Group, with responsibility for Finance and IT, and is a member of the Executive Board of Schaeffler AG. He has a background in finance and management roles at international companies like Michelin and Saint-Gobain Sekurit.
Additionally, Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director), also effective July 1, 2026. His tenure is for five consecutive years, concluding on June 30, 2031, and is also subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Maini is recognized as a pioneer in India's electric vehicle ecosystem and is currently on the board of various Maini Group companies focused on electric mobility technologies. He has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved these appointments via circular resolution on June 26, 2026. Consequently, a Postal Ballot Notice has been approved to seek shareholder approval for both appointments: Mr. Christophe Hannequin as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (Ordinary Resolution) and Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini as an Independent Director (Special Resolution).
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