Sundaram Brake Linings Limited has named Hari S as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from March 9, 2026. The announcement comes after the board, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee, approved the appointment and designated him as a Key Managerial Person. The move underscores the company’s intent to reinforce its financial leadership as it navigates its next phase of growth.
Hari S brings more than three decades of experience across finance, banking, taxation, project finance, and corporate financial management. In his recent role as GM (F&A) at New Tirupur Area Development Corporation Limited, a government-promoted infrastructure SPV, he steered the finance function and contributed to achieving profitability and timely pre-closure of consortium term loans. His prior positions include Chief Finance Manager at ITI Limited, where he managed banking exposures, budgeting, taxation, and corporate finance, along with leadership stints in internal audit and strategic consulting across large infrastructure and manufacturing outfits.
Industry watchers note Hari S’s strength in financial restructuring, turnaround management, and complex lender negotiations, including dealings with multi-bank consortiums and credit rating agencies. His track record of steering large finance teams, presenting proposals to boards and audit committees, and ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance could prove pivotal as Sundaram Brake Linings continues to scale its operations and governance framework. While the official filing frames the appointment in compliance terms, the leadership shift signals a focused push toward stronger financial governance and strategic funding capabilities.