Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer

Schaeffler India Limited has announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer, effective August 10, 2026.

Amit Bhalerao's Mandate at Schaeffler India

In his new role, Bhalerao will join the Executive Leadership Team and take responsibility for managing the company's manufacturing footprint across India. His mandate includes guiding manufacturing strategy, operational performance, continuous improvement, digital transformation, and accelerating localization initiatives across Schaeffler India's manufacturing facilities.

Amit Bhalerao's Career Before Schaeffler India

Bhalerao brings over two decades of experience in manufacturing operations, lean management, supply chain, and quality systems across organizations in India, Europe, China, and the United States. Prior to joining Schaeffler India, he served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India. His career also includes operational and leadership roles at Cummins, Eaton, and Sterlite Technologies.

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and CEO of Schaeffler India, said, "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".