Schaeffler India appoints Hannequin and Maini as directors
Schaeffler India has appointed Christophe Hannequin as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Chetan Kumar Maini as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective July 1, 2026. Hannequin, currently CFO of Schaeffler Group, is liable to retire by rotation, while Maini, an electric mobility pioneer, serves a five-year term ending June 30, 2031. Shareholder approval will be sought via postal ballot, with an Ordinary Resolution for Hannequin and a Special Resolution for Maini.

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Schaeffler India has appointed Christophe Hannequin and Chetan Kumar Maini as Additional Directors to its Board, effective July 1, 2026. The appointments were made via a circular resolution passed by the Board on June 26, 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. These moves are subject to shareholder approval, which the company will seek through a postal ballot process.
Christophe Hannequin has been appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and is liable to retire by rotation. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Schaeffler Group, a position he has held since joining the group in January 2025. Hannequin brings extensive experience from his previous roles as Group CFO at JCB Group and various management positions at Michelin.
Chetan Kumar Maini joins the Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years, concluding on June 30, 2031. He is not liable to retire by rotation. Maini is recognized as a pioneer in India's electric mobility ecosystem and currently serves on the Board of various Maini Group of Companies across India, Mauritius, and Singapore.
The following table summarizes the key details of the appointments:
| Director | Type | Effective Date | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe Hannequin | Non-Executive Non-Independent | July 1, 2026 | Liable to retire by rotation |
| Chetan Kumar Maini | Non-Executive Independent | July 1, 2026 | 5 years (up to June 30, 2031) |
The Board has approved a notice of postal ballot to secure shareholder consent for these appointments. The resolution to appoint Hannequin will be an Ordinary Resolution, while the appointment of Maini will require a Special Resolution. Both appointments are contingent upon approval within three months from the date of appointment or at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, whichever is earlier.
The company confirmed that neither appointee has any inter-se relationships with other directors and that neither is debarred from holding the directorship by SEBI or any other regulatory authority. Ashish Tiwari, VP - Legal & Company Secretary, signed the regulatory filing on June 26, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Schaeffler India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.22% | -1.89% | +0.67% | +6.10% | +3.66% | +270.35% |
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