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.

CLN Energy Ltd appointed Rahul Bhatnagar as an Additional Director in the capacity of Executive Director effective July 01, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board of Directors approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Bhatnagar brings over three decades of experience in textiles, fashion, and defense manufacturing to the role. His appointment is subject to member approval and he is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing General Meeting.

Rahul Bhatnagar is a Delhi-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Delhi University and an MCA in Computers. As a founding member of the Shamken Group, he helped build a ₹1000+ crore textile conglomerate, serving as Founder Director and Chairman of Shamken Cotsyn Ltd., which he led to a successful stock exchange listing. He later founded Ameks Techfab Pvt. Ltd., producing NIJ- and DRDO-certified bulletproof fabrics and body armor, and Elitista Haute Couture Pvt. Ltd., providing manufacturing support to global brands like Gucci, Prada, and Versace. He has since expanded operations internationally and is now based in Dubai. He is also active in philanthropy, serving as a trustee with organizations like Nirmala Niketan and Nirmana.

The company confirmed that Mr. Rahul Bhatnagar is not related to any Director on the Board. The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

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