Gabriel India Limited has made a disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, regarding changes in its senior management.

Nature of the Event

The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, approved two changes in senior management based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Key Changes Approved

1. Appointment of Mr. Prabhu Lakshmi Pathy: Appointed as 'Sr. Vice President and Chief Manufacturing and Quality Officer' of the Company. This appointment is effective from June 01, 2026.

2. Redesignation of Mr. R Vasudevan: Redesignated from 'Chief Marketing Officer' to 'President and Chief Commercial Officer' of the Company. This redesignation is effective from May 27, 2026.

Board Meeting Details

The meeting of the Board of Directors commenced at 03:15 p.m. and concluded at 05:30 p.m. on May 27, 2026.

Profile of Appointee - Mr. Prabhu Lakshmi Pathy

  • Experience: Seasoned manufacturing leader with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry.
  • Current Association: Currently associated with ANAND Automotive.
  • Previous Roles: Previously held key leadership roles at Hanon Automotive Systems, including Managing Director and Vice President, where he led operations across India.
  • Expertise: Deep expertise in manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement with a strong focus on operational excellence and plant performance. Career also spans organizations such as Rane Madras, Sumi Motherson, and EL Forge.
  • Education: Mechanical Engineering graduate from Madras University with an MBA in Marketing from IGNOU.
  • Key Strengths: Recognized for driving digital transformation initiatives (including Industry 4.0 adoption), advancing sustainability and energy efficiency practices, fostering strong leadership and organizational culture, and delivering consistent customer and business results.

Profile of Redesignated Executive - Mr. R Vasudevan

  • Experience: Seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
  • Current & New Role: Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer and is slated to take on the role of President and Chief Commercial Officer. He has previously led key portfolios including COO for Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles at Gabriel.
  • Previous Roles: Prior to Gabriel, he served as Vice President and Head of Operations at MAHLE and held leadership roles at Mando and Rane TRW across sourcing, quality, and production.
  • Education: An engineering professional with an MS in Manufacturing from BITS Pilani, along with a PGDBA in Finance and advanced leadership training from Oxford.
  • Key Strengths: Brings a blend of technical, financial, and strategic expertise. Has a strong track record in delivering profitable growth, scaling businesses, integrating global acquisitions, and driving technology-led transformation (including implementing AI/ML and IoT initiatives).

Additional Information

  • The term of appointment for Mr. Prabhu Lakshmi Pathy is marked as 'Not Applicable'.
  • The disclosure confirms that there are no relationships between directors to disclose (item not applicable for these management changes).
  • Information required pursuant to specific BSE and NSE circulars from 2018 is also marked as 'Not Applicable'.