In a governance refresh at 3M India Limited, the board meeting held on November 6, 2026 announced a key shift in its top leadership lineup. The company appointed Chun Hao Lok as an Additional Director, categorized as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, with effect from November 7, 2026. Simultaneously, the board noted the resignation of Kong Sau Wai Elizabeth as a Director, also Non-Executive and Non-Independent, effective November 6, 2026, as she pursues professional opportunities outside 3M. The changes come alongside a broader reconstitution of the board’s committees, underscoring a pivot in governance as the group integrates fresh leadership dynamics.
Chun Hao Lok arrives with a deep operations and governance background, currently serving as Vice President of Asia Operations and Singapore Governance Leader at 3M, a role he took on in July 2025. His prior career includes senior leadership stints across global manufacturing and supply chains, including leadership roles at Huntsman Textile Effects/Archroma, Akzo Nobel, and Flextronics. Elizabeth Kong Sau Wai’s departure, described in the notes as a pursuit of external opportunities, closes a chapter on a long-tenured non-executive director’s contributions to the board.
In tandem with these board moves, 3M India announced the commencement of a postal ballot to secure shareholder approval for Lok’s appointment, and restructured its Board committees to reflect the new composition. The Audit Committee will be chaired by NV Sivakumar, with MD Ranganath and Chua Hao Lok among its members; the Stakeholders Relationship Committee remains led by MD Ranganath, joined by Aseem Joshi and Chua Hao Lok; and the Risk Management Committee will continue under Sivakumar’s leadership with Kavita Nair and Jayanand K among the members. The company’s leadership stresses governance alignment with ongoing growth and strategic priorities.
Beyond the board room moves, 3M India reported mixed quarterly results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with revenue from operations of Rs 1,452 crore, up 14.7% year over year, while profit before tax stood at Rs 212 crore and profit after tax at Rs 158 crore. The management highlighted broad-based revenue growth across Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer segments, even as currency and input costs presented headwinds. As the company extends its healthcare distribution arrangements and pursues new strategic terms, the leadership transition signals a measured, continuity-forward approach to execution and growth.