Kennametal India Appoints Former 3M India Head Amit Laroya as Board Chairman

Kennametal India Ltd announced the appointment of an experienced business leader and former Managing Director of 3M India Ltd, Amit Laroya, as the Company’s Non-Executive Chairman. Laroya’s appointment follows the recent retirement of B Anjani Kumar from the Board. 

Laroya is an experienced business executive, having a proven track record in driving profitable and sustainable growth across sectors such as Electronics, Industrial, Automotive, and Safety with a focus on portfolio strategies and change management practices. As a certified Master Black Belt, he has spearheaded business process improvements using Hoshin Kanri and Six Sigma methodologies.

His expertise also spans diverse business models, including M&A activities, as well as crafting and implementing global strategic initiatives. His wealth of global experience has enabled him to assume senior roles within 3M including Global Director for Strategy in the US, Managing Director for 3M Indonesia, 3M India Ltd, as well as 3M Korea. He has considerable board experience as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of 3M India as well as 3M Korea. He is also presently serving as the Senior Vice President of, Asia-Transportation and Electronics Business for 3M.

This appointment is a strategic step for the growth of Kennametal India Ltd, and the company will benefit from Laroya’s competencies as a Board member and as the Chairman of the Board. 

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