Schneider Electric Infrastructure appoints two Independent Directors and a new Chairperson
Schneider Electric Infrastructure appoints Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair and Dr. Shalini Sarin as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors and Mr. Pravin Kumar Purang as Chairperson.
Changes in the board composition and leadership, especially the addition of independent directors with significant industry experience, can influence the company's long-term strategic direction and oversight, leading to a medium impact.
The appointments of highly experienced professionals like Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair and Dr. Shalini Sarin as Independent Directors, along with a new Chairperson, are positive for the company's governance and strategic capabilities.
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on October 24, 2025, approved the following appointments: * Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair (DIN: 00016304) has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a tenure of 3 consecutive years, effective from October 24, 2025. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval. * Dr. Shalini Sarin (DIN: 06604529) has also been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a tenure of 3 consecutive years, effective from October 24, 2025. This appointment is also subject to shareholder approval. * Mr. Pravin Kumar Purang has been approved as the Chairperson of the Company, effective from November 6, 2025.
Brief profiles of the newly appointed Independent Directors: * Mr. D. Sundaram brings extensive experience in corporate finance, business performance, mergers and acquisitions, governance, and strategy. He previously served as the Chief Finance Officer of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) from 1999 to 2008 and as Vice Chairman and CFO until 2009. He is a recipient of multiple 'CFO of the Year' awards and the 'Best Independent Director' award. * Dr. Shalini Sarin has a strong background in human resources, sustainable business practices, and leadership development. She has held global CHRO positions for Philips Professional Lighting and CHRO for Schneider Electric South Asia. She currently serves on several other boards.
Both Mr. Sundaram Damodarannair and Dr. Shalini Sarin are not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company and hold no shares in the Company. They are not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority.
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