Schaeffler India Strengthens Leadership with Amit Bhalerao as COO

Schaeffler India Ltd, the motion technology company, announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. In this role, Bhalerao will lead the company’s manufacturing operations across India and drive operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, digital transformation and capability development, while strengthening Schaeffler India’s customer-centric approach and long-term growth agenda.

As a member of Schaeffler India’s Executive Leadership Team, Bhalerao will work closely with business and functional leaders to shape the company’s manufacturing footprint, enhance operational performance, accelerate localization initiatives, and build future-ready manufacturing capabilities across its plants.

Welcoming Bhalerao to the leadership team, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India Ltd, 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. Bhalerao 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 Bhalerao the very best and many successes in his journey at Schaeffler in India.”

Bhalerao brings over 23 years of global leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality, and supply chain management. Prior to joining Schaeffler India, he served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India, where he led operations and business performance while driving manufacturing excellence, technology transfer, and capacity expansion initiatives. His earlier leadership roles at Cummins, Eaton, Sterlite Technologies, and other global organizations have focused on lean manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic transformation.

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