Director Appointment Details
The Board has recommended the appointment of Dr. Steffen Berns (DIN: 06449396) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a period of 3 years with effect from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029.
Key Conditions:
- Subject to approval of shareholders through postal ballot
- Director is not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority (as per BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 and NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018)
Director Profile and Qualifications
Education:
- Mechanical Engineering from Darmstadt Technical University, Germany
- PhD studies at Aachen Technical University (RWTH), Germany
- Holds PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Experience:
- Over 30 years of senior executive experience in the Bosch Group
- Primarily worked in automotive sectors
- Extensive expertise in technology, engineering, sales, IT, human resources, and general management
- Founding President of Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions in India (1998)
- Managing Director of Bosch Limited and President of Bosch India/SAARC (2013 to 2016)
- Served on boards of several Bosch Group companies (1996 to 2023)
- Former member of the National Council of CII
Approval Process
The appointment requires shareholder approval through postal ballot process. The effective date is contingent upon receiving this approval.