Leadership of Responsibility

Harsha Kadam

CEO & Managing Director

Mr. Harsha Kadam is CEO and Managing Director of Schaeffler in India.

Mr Kadam has studied Mechanical Engineering at Bangalore University and later acquired further qualification in business management, specializing in Marketing, Finance & HR.

He joined Schaeffler in 2018, as President – Industrial Business, a role he continues to hold. Prior to Schaeffler, Mr. Kadam was the CEO of AGI Glaspac (India). Before AGI Glaspac, he was with SKF India till December 2016 as Director, Automotive Business and held several key leadership positions in the organization across manufacturing and sales, for over 20 years. Mr. Kadam has more than 25 years of experience in functions including Sales, Manufacturing, Product Design and Development. Besides leading business successfully, he filed several patents and won global awards for innovation excellence in his professional stint.

He resides in Pune with his family and in his spare time, he enjoys adventure sports and sketching.

Hardevi Vazirani

Director – Finance & CFO

Ms. Hardevi Vazirani is Director-Finance & CFO of Schaeffler India Limited. In her role, she is responsible for the Finance & IT functions of the company.

Ms. Vazirani has been part of Schaeffler for three decades, during which she held various roles in IT, Finance & Corporate Strategy including invaluable international exposure during her four years stint in Shanghai and three years in Singapore, where she played vital roles in AP region. Prior to Schaeffler, she had amassed three years of experience as an IT service consultant, working with various IT Firms.

Ms. Hardevi holds Bachelor of Commerce degree from MS University, Vadodara. Ms. Vazirani completed Diploma in Business Management from ICFAI, Hyderabad and Diploma in Computer Studies from NCC UK, Vadodara, and Management Pro-grams from INSEAD, IIM-Bangalore and is Certified Accounting Specialist, from Accovalist Institute, Germany.

Ms. Vazirani is currently based out of Pune.

Sameer Mathur

Vice President (Manufacturing)

Mr Sameer Mathur is the Chief Operating Officer of Schaeffler India. In his role, he is responsible for the complete operations of the company. Mr. Mathur is responsible for all factories, manufacturing and production facilities of Schaeffler India.

Prior to this, Mr Mathur served as Vice President of Industrial Operations, APAC region, responsible for strategy, processes and investments projects for industrial segments of Asia. Mr Mathur is associated with Schaeffler since 1991, joining the company as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. Since then, he has held various incremental leadership positions across manufacturing and export processes. He brings in depth knowledge vast experience of over 27 years in the field of manufacturing, production processes and brings in rich experience in the areas of quality management, TPM, lean management, manufacturing and exports related fields.

Mr. Mathur is a mechanical engineering graduate from Regional Engineering College, Silchar and holds a Post Graduate degree in Business Management.

Madhurisha Vippatoori

Vice President (R&D) & CTO

Ms. Madhurisha Vippatoori is the CTO of Schaeffler India. Additionally, she also heads the Research and Development Division at Schaeffler.

She joined Schaeffler in November 2022. Before joining Schaeffler, she worked with Alstom as the Traction and system domain lead. She has also held various positions at Bombardier, Volvo Construction Equipment, Mahindra Engineering services and TVS throughout her career spanning over two decades (20 years) in Research, Design & Development

Academically she has studied Electronics and Communication engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

As the CTO, Madhurisha will guide various technological development domains at Schaeffler India while providing the necessary expertise to ensure operational excellence and drive the overall technology strategy. She will be based out of Schaeffler’s India office in Pune.

In her leisure time, Madhurisha is immersed in reading fiction.

Shibi Mathew

Head of Human Resources and CSR

Ms. Shibi Mathew brings over 22 years of comprehensive experience in Strategic and Operational Human Resources, with more than 14 years in senior leadership roles across renowned organizations. Throughout her career, Shibi has driven high-impact HR strategies, developed cross-functional teams, and enhanced global HR operations through Shared Services, Digitalization, and HR Analytics. She has also led key Diversity & Inclusion programs, Global Mobility, and Change Management initiatives, establishing a solid foundation for employee engagement and organizational transformation.

Shibi holds a Master’s degree in Personnel Management and a Diploma in Labour Law from Pune University, in addition to a Diploma in Executive Leadership CORE with a specialization in Business Analytics and Financial Accounting. Her experience spans key areas such as strategic workforce planning, talent transformation, and operational efficiency.

At Schaeffler India, Shibi is committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity, agility, and continuous development, aligning with Schaeffler’s vision for innovation in motion technology and strengthening Schaeffler India’s position as an employer of choice in the industry.

Seshan Iyer

President (Bearings & Industrial Solutions)

Mr. Seshan Iyer is President of Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaeffler India.

Seshan brings over 31 years of leadership experience in industrial application businesses. He has steered industrial sales verticals for Bonfiglioli Transmission India, Dalmia Refractories Limited, TDW India Limited and Cooper Roller Bearings Company. Throughout his career, Seshan has driven OEM and channel sales strategy and new business and product development, transforming the very scope of market expansion.

Seshan returned to Schaeffler India as President of Bearings & Industrial Solutions, in 2023, to lead its high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for industrial customers in India. With his in-depth knowledge of the target markets, Seshan is driving Schaeffler’s intelligent, efficient and sustainable products and services to advance Industry 4.0 motion technology.

Together with the rest of the India Executive Leadership Team, Seshan is creating value for stakeholders along the supply chain for Schaeffler, a company that leads in motion through innovation, agility, and efficiency.

Vinod Acharya

Vice President (Purchasing)

Mr. Vinod Acharya is Vice-President & Head of Corporate Purchasing, Schaeffler India

Vinod graduated from Pune University and holds an MBA.

He brings a wealth of experience from multinational leaders in automotive and industrial sectors such as John Deere, Cummins and Lear Corporation. Throughout his career, Vinod has held leadership roles in purchasing and supplier development, fostering strategic supplier partnerships that delivered significant quality improvement. He was heading Automotive Technologies Purchasing and supporting the Automotive Tech team at Schaeffler in his last assignment.

Vinod assumed the position of Vice-President and Head of Corporate Purchasing in 2023. Leading Schaeffler India’s sustainable procurement initiatives, Vinod is playing a key role in turning the supply chain climate neutral.

An integral part of the Executive Leadership Team, Vinod is helping advance the group’s Climate Journey toward climate-neutral operations by 2040 with his valuable insights.