Board of Directors

Ms. Eranti Sumithasri

Chairperson & Independent Director

Ms. Eranti V. Sumithasri joined the Board of Schaeffler India effective from July 15, 2020 as Non-Executive Independent Director. She has 30+ years of experience in business leadership, technology, consulting and financial services industry. She has held various roles in technology companies global line-of-service leadership, CXO collaboration, P&L ownership, large account management, business consulting and product development.

She possesses multi-cultural experience of living and working in various countries outside India including Germany and USA.

Ms. Eranti V. Sumithasri has completed her master’s degree in computer science & engineering from University of Connecticut, USA, and bachelor’s degree in computer science from Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, India.

Mr. Christophe Hannequin

Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director)

Mr. Christophe Hannequin joined Schaeffler Group in January 2025. He is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Schaeffler Group, with responsibility for Finance and IT and is also a member of the Executive Board of Schaeffler AG.

Mr. Christophe Hannequin began his professional career with Saint-Gobain Sekurit and has served as Director of Finance and Administration (USA and Canada). He then joined the international tire manufacturer Michelin and held various management positions, primarily in the field of finance, in the USA, Canada, and France. His last role at Michelin was as CFO for the global Business Line Service and Solutions.

Mr. Christophe Hannequin was Group Chief Financial Officer at the JCB Group in Great Britain, a leading manufacturer of construction, industrial, and agricultural machinery, before joining the Schaeffler Group.

Mr. Christophe Hannequin studied at Bordeaux Graduate School of Management (KEDGE) in France and graduated in 1999 with a Master of Science. He also earned an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business (Babcock) in the USA.

Mr. Christophe Hannequin is a Director on the Board of Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Invest GmbH, Industriewerk Schaeffler INA-Ingenieurdienst-, Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Schaeffler Versicherungs-Vermittlungs GmbH, and Schaeffler Re S.A.

Mr. Maximilian Andreas Fiedler

Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Mr. Maximilian Andreas Fiedler is the CEO of Region Asia/Pacific and a member of the Executive Board of Schaeffler Group. Mr Fiedler has been with Schaeffler Group since 2012 and held several senior leadership roles, including Head of External Reporting for Schaeffler Group and Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler Mexico. In 2022, Mr. Fiedler assumed the position of CFO Asia/Pacific based in Singapore. Effective January 2026 he was appointed CEO Region Asia/Pacific.

Mr. Fiedler graduated from Maastricht University, holding a Bachelor of Science in International Business and a Master of Science in International Business. He also has a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from EDHEC Business School.

Mr. Fiedler is also a Director on the Board of Schaeffler Technology Solutions India Private Limited and Schaeffler Global Services India Private Limited and is a Managing Director of Schaeffler (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Schaeffler (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Mr. Jens Schüler

Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Mr. Schüler has been associated with the company since 2003 and brings with him over 21 years of professional experience. He has held leading positions within the Automotive Aftermarket Division of Schaeffler in strategic planning and project management area. In 2014, Mr. Schüler assumed leadership of the Automotive Aftermarket business unit in North America and was was additionally given responsibility for the aftermarket business in South America.

With the establishment of Automotive Aftermarket as an Executive Board function in 2018, Jens Schüler took over as Head of Global Sales and Marketing. In 2022, Jens Schüler was appointed as a member of Schaeffler AG’s Executive Board and is responsible for the Schaeffler Group’s Automotive Aftermarket business.

Mr. Jens Schüler is also a Director on the Board of Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Bühl Verwaltungs GmbH, Schaeffler AS Auslandsholding GmbH, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket International Holding GmbH, Schaeffler KWK Verwaltungs GmbH, and is Authorized Officer of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG and Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co. KG, and Chairman of the Advisory Board of PARTSLIFE GmbH.

Mr. N. V. Sivakumar

Independent Director

Mr. N. V. Sivakumar, a Chartered Accountant and Bachelor of Commerce from Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, brings over 40 years of extensive experience in audit, advisory, and governance.

Having been with PwC since 1982, Mr. Sivakumar has held significant roles across the Audit and Advisory service lines, serving both international and domestic clients. His expertise spans key areas such as governance, succession planning, strategy, transformation, risk, and growth, especially in the context of family businesses. He played a vital role in PwC’s Global Thought Leadership studies, including the Family Business and NextGen surveys, and actively participated in CII-FBN’s annual Family Business discussions.

Mr. Sivakumar retired from PwC on March 31, 2023 and currently holds directorships in three publicly listed multinational organizations, where he chairs the Audit Committee. At PwC, he served as the Chairman of the Partner Oversight Committee (POC), a supervisory board overseeing governance, policies, and strategic alignment. In this role, he liaised closely with the Territory Senior Partner and led various sub-committees, including those focused on Partner Affairs, Risk, and Client Growth.

Mr. Sivakumar is also a Director on the Board of Acko Technology & Services Private Limited, Acko Life Insurance Limited, 3M India Limited, Kennametal India Limited, Capital Foods Private Limited, Talentpro India HR Private Limited, and Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Arvind Balaji

Independent Director

Mr. Arvind Balaji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani, a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in Finance from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Balaji presently holds the position of Managing Director of Lucas-TVS Limited and Managing Director of India Nippon Electricals Limited.

Prior to joining Lucas-TVS, Mr. Balaji worked in the investment banking division of Bank of America in the General Industrials group where he focused on helping automotive companies in financing and M&A transactions. Mr. Balaji also worked at Oracle Corporation in their consulting division.

Mr. Balaji is also a Past President (2015-16) of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and led the Technology, Safety and Regulatory (TSR) Committee of ACMA (2017-18).

Mr. Arvind Balaji is also a Director on the Board of India Nippon Electricals Ltd, PUNARVASU SWASTHI PRIVATE LIMITED, HASTHAM SWASTHI PRIVATE LIMITED, BLUE STAR ENGINEERING & ELECTRONICS LIMITED, Delphi TVS Technologies Ltd, Lucas Indian Service Ltd, Lucas TVS Ltd, TVS Automotive Systems Ltd, TVS Motor Services Ltd, TVS Training And Services Ltd, TVS INDEON LIMITED, SB TVS Industrial Ventures Pvt Ltd, Cheema TVS Industrial Ventures Pvt Ltd, TVS Training and Services Limited, SB TVS Industrial Ventures Private Limited, and Harita Greens Private Limited.

Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini

Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director)

Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini is highly regarded in the industry as a key individual in India’s electric mobility ecosystem and is widely recognized as one of the early pioneers of electric vehicles in the country.

Presently Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini is on the Board of various Maini Group of Companies in India, Mauritius and Singapore, which focuses on electric mobility technologies, electric powertrain & vehicle integration solutions and EV battery swapping infrastructure, primarily for three-wheelers, two-wheelers and specialized EV applications. He is actively defining business direction, setting output expectations, participating in key financial decisions, and reviewing progress of Maini Group of Companies.

Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has received numerous accolades for his contribution to the 'Make in India' initiative and clean energy. He has earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1992, followed by a Master’s degree from Stanford University in 1993.

Mr. Chetan Kumar Maini is a Director on the Board of Indofast Swap Energy Private Limited, Sun Mobility Private Limited, Maini Materials Movement Private Limited, Sun Mobility EV Infra Private Limited, Sun Mobility HEV Engineering Private Limited, Sun Mobility HEV Solutions Private Limited, Sun Mobility Instaswap Private Limited, Virya Autonomous Technologies Private Limited, Virya Electric Powertrains Private Limited, SUN Mobility Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Mauritius, SUN Mobility Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Epic Mobility Technologies Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Virya Holdings Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SUNM Autoswap Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SUN Mobility IB Holdings Limited, Virya Mobility 5.0 LLP, Designated Partner, Maini Rental Solutions LLP, Designated Partner, and Diyaenergy Ventures LLP, Designated Partner.

Mr. Harsha Kadam

Managing Director & CEO

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 has filed for 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.

Mr. Harsha Kadam is also a Director on the Board of Schaeffler Technology Solutions India Private Limited, KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Private Limited, Vitesco Technologies India Private Limited and Schaeffler Global Services India Private Limited.

Ms. 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.

Ms. Hardevi Vazirani is also a Director on the Board of Ewellix India Private Limited, KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Private Limited, Vitesco Technologies India Private Limited, and Dhruva Automation and Controls Private Limited.