Schaeffler India has appointed Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026.
In his new role, he will lead the company’s manufacturing operations across India, driving operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, digital transformation, capability development, and localisation initiatives to support Schaeffler India’s long-term growth. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, he will work closely with business and functional leaders to strengthen the company’s manufacturing footprint and customer-focused operations.
Welcoming Amit to the leadership team, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India Limited, said:
“India continues to be a strategic growth market for Schaeffler, and strengthening our manufacturing and operations capabilities is central to our journey as the leading Motion Technology Company. Amit brings extensive experience in leading complex manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams. His leadership will further enhance our manufacturing competitiveness, customer focus and innovation capabilities as we continue delivering greater value to our customers and stakeholders. We wish Amit the very best and many successes in his journey at Schaeffler in India.”
Amit brings more than 23 years of global leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality, and supply chain management.
Before joining Schaeffler India, he served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India, where he led manufacturing operations, business performance, technology transfer, manufacturing excellence, and capacity expansion initiatives. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Cummins, Eaton, Sterlite Technologies, and other global organisations, driving lean manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic transformation.
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