CLN Energy accepts Manish Shah's resignation as Whole-time Director and COO

CLN Energy has accepted the resignation of Manish Shah as Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer effective June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the resignation during a meeting held on July 01, 2026, after receiving the request post-working hours the previous day. Shah cited pre-occupation and other personal commitments as the reasons for his departure, confirming there were no other material reasons for stepping down.

The company disclosed the change in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the relevant SEBI Master Circular. The resignation marks the cessation of Shah's tenure as a key executive responsible for the company's operations.

Resignation Details

The following table outlines the key particulars regarding the vacancy:

Particulars	Details
Name of Director	Manish Shah
Designation	Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer
Date of Cessation	June 30, 2026
Reason for Resignation	Pre-occupation and personal commitments

Shah expressed gratitude to the Board members and the management team for their support during his tenure. The company has recorded the resignation and attached the formal resignation letter as part of the regulatory filing.

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CLN Energy Ltd appointed Sanni Kumar as an Additional Director designated as a Whole-time Director effective July 01, 2026. The appointment aims to strengthen the company's leadership in lithium-ion battery development and new product initiatives. The decision was taken by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The appointment is subject to the approval of the members and will hold valid till the ensuing General Meeting. Kumar is liable to retire by rotation. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Profile of the Appointee

Sanni Kumar is an Electrical & Electronics Engineering professional with over seven years of cross-functional manufacturing experience. He specializes in lithium-ion battery development and new product development. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from DIT School of Engineering (Amity University).

Key Experience Areas

R&D Leadership: Served as Sr. Manager in R&D, leading new product development, product certification, costing, and plant audits for lithium-ion battery packs used in mobility and energy storage applications.
Project Portfolio: Experience includes Li-ion battery development for telecom, high-voltage energy storage, EV swapping, traction, e-tractor, drone, and tipper applications. Notably, he worked on India's largest 150kWh tipper battery system.
Quality Management: Worked as Manager in Quality, supporting mobile battery and cell manufacturing for clients including Foxconn, Nokia, and LAVA.
Certifications: Kumar is a Certified Internal Auditor for IMS and completed an internship in China focused on EV manufacturing.

The company confirmed that Mr. Sanni Kumar is not related to any Director on the Board of the Company.