ESAB India Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Kevin Johnson as Non-Executive Nominee Director, effective from May 1, 2026. The resignation follows ESAB Holdings Limited's withdrawal of his nomination through a letter dated April 22, 2026. Johnson cited personal reasons for his departure from the board in his resignation letter submitted to the company.

Official Documentation and Regulatory Filing

The company submitted official documentation to stock exchanges on April 30, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. Company Secretary G Balaji signed the regulatory filing, which was digitally authenticated at 17:35:16 +05'30' on April 30, 2026. The Board of Directors meeting to formalize the resignation commenced at 17:09 hours and concluded at 17:30 hours.

Resignation Letter Details

In his formal resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, Kevin Johnson addressed the Board of Directors at ESAB India Limited's registered office in Ambattur, Chennai. Johnson expressed sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors for their support and cooperation during his tenure. His resignation letter was submitted from his address at 900, Stuart Road, Wilmington, Delaware, United States 19807.

Committee Impact and Positions Vacated

Consequent to Mr. Kevin Johnson's cessation from directorship, he ceases to be a member of multiple committees with effect from May 1, 2026. Johnson held significant committee positions including chairmanship of the Risk Management Committee.

Stock Exchange Notification

ESAB India notified both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited about this board change. The notification was sent from the company's registered office at 13, 3rd Main Road, Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai - 600 058, ensuring full regulatory compliance under SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026.

esab india Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Curtis Evan Jewell as Non-Executive Nominee Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the company, effective from 1 May 2026. The appointment follows the withdrawal of Kevin Johnson's nomination as Nominee Director by ESAB Holdings Limited, which was communicated through a letter dated 22 April 2026.

Mr. Curtis Evan Jewell has been appointed for a period of five years. He brings extensive experience in corporate governance, legal leadership, and cross-border initiatives. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary at ESAB Corporation. Prior to this role, he served as General Counsel of ESAB and held the position of Corporate Secretary at Colfax Corporation, where he worked from February 2011.

Board Committee Appointments

In addition to his role as Non-Executive Chairman, Mr. Jewell will serve on several key board committees of ESAB India Limited effective from 1 May 2026:

• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

He will also serve as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee.

Appointment Details

Mr. Jewell began his legal career at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in New York and later worked in private practice at Hogan Lovells LLP, focusing on securities law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital market transactions. He earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy and political science from Washington University in St. Louis, and his law degree from The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, along with a Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School.

The Board of Directors meeting regarding this appointment commenced at 17:09 hours and concluded at 17:30 hours. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Para A - Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.