Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited Announces Board Changes Effective April 28, 2026
Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited announced changes to its Board of Directors following a meeting held on April 28, 2026. Mr. Yuichi Shimizu, nominee director of Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan, resigned from the Board effective from the same date. Simultaneously, Mr. Ryuji Sakai was appointed as an Additional Director, also as a nominee of Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan. The changes were made pursuant to a change in nomination by Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited. Mr. Sakai's appointment will be taken up in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and he is liable to retire by rotation. The Board meeting commenced at 1330 hours and concluded at 1520 hours on April 28, 2026.

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Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited announced changes to its Board of Directors following a meeting held on April 28, 2026. The company approved the resignation of Mr. Yuichi Shimizu and the appointment of Mr. Ryuji Sakai as an Additional Director, both representing Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan.
Board Changes
| S. No | Name of Director | DIN No. | Particulars of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Yuichi Shimizu | 10059731 | Resigned as Nominee Director of Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan effective from April 28, 2026 |
| 2. | Mr. Ryuji Sakai | 11657219 | Appointed as Additional Director (Nominee Director of Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan) effective from April 28, 2026 |
The changes were made pursuant to a change in nomination by Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan. The Board meeting commenced at 1330 hours and concluded at 1520 hours on April 28, 2026.
Appointment Details
Mr. Ryuji Sakai has been appointed as an Additional Director effective from April 28, 2026. His appointment will be taken up in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and he is liable to retire by rotation. According to the disclosure, Mr. Sakai is not related to any of the directors of the company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other such Authority.
Profile of Mr. Ryuji Sakai
Mr. Ryuji Sakai holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, Japan. He has over 30 years of extensive experience in sales and international business operations through diverse roles at Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) and Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (SWS). His career includes more than 10 years of experience working in Thailand and the United Kingdom, where he developed expertise in international business and multicultural communication. He has managed client relationships and business activities for major automotive customers, including order strategy, price negotiation, and profit and loss management. He has demonstrated leadership in improving competitiveness in quality, cost, delivery, and development (QCDD).
Historical Stock Returns for Motherson Sumi Wiring
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.53% | -1.82% | +6.97% | -15.22% | +9.66% | +37.42% |
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