MAHLE, a leading automotive supplier, has announced a significant leadership transition. At a Supervisory Board meeting on 25 September 2025, Dr. Michael Macht was elected as the new Chairman, a role he will officially begin on 1 January 2026. He will succeed Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker, who is retiring after nearly three decades with the company, first as CEO and more recently as Chairman.

The appointment of Macht, a seasoned veteran of the automotive industry, comes as part of a carefully planned succession process. Junker, who has served on the Supervisory Board for 10 years, has been preparing Macht for the role over the last few months. Macht is no stranger to MAHLE, having been a member of its Supervisory Board since 2020.

“It has been a great honour for me to serve MAHLE for almost three decades, first as CEO and then as Supervisory Board Chairman. Following the successful reorganisation, I see the group well-positioned for the future with its strategy MAHLE 2030+ and a clearly defined product portfolio. I would like to thank the entire workforce, the Management Board and my direct colleagues for the trust they have placed in me for many years and to wish the company a good future in challenging times. I would also like to thank my successor Dr. Michael Macht for his willingness to take over as Chairman and wish him a sure hand in the performance of this demanding task,” said the departing Chairman of the Supervisory Board Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker.

Arnd Franz, Chairman of the Group Management Board and CEO, MAHLE, said, “Prof. Heinz K. Junker, who is now leaving MAHLE, is a personality who has been closely connected with this company. On behalf of the MAHLE workforce and the Management Board, I would like to thank him for his extraordinary passion and the dedication with which he has shaped our company over three decades. With farsightedness and untiring commitment, he has made a key contribution to the success of MAHLE and most recently guided the company through its transformation with extreme care. I would like to thank him for his close cooperation and his confidence in our Management Board. Even in challenging times, we could always rely on his expertise and support. For his future, he has the sincere best wishes of the entire MAHLE team.”

Boris Schwürz, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, MAHLE, said, “On behalf of the employee representatives, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Prof. Heinz K. Junker for the many years of trustful cooperation. We wish him all the best for the future. We look forward to constructive cooperation with Dr. Michael Macht to position MAHLE for the future in these challenging times.”

This strategic plan, which focuses on electrification, thermal management and sustainable internal combustion engines, was largely shaped under Junker’s leadership. He also oversaw the company's largest acquisition to date, the purchase of the former Behr Group, which significantly bolstered Mahle’s thermal management business.

Macht brings a wealth of experience to his new position. A mechanical engineer by trade, he began his career at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in 1991, rising through the ranks to become its CEO in 2009. From 2009 to 2014, he also served on the Board of Management of Volkswagen. His extensive background in the automotive sector makes him an ideal successor to guide Mahle through the ongoing industry transformation.

Dr. Michael Macht, said, “On behalf of the entire MAHLE Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Prof. Heinz K. Junker and to express my sincere appreciation for his work as Chairman. In his many years as Chairman, he has guided the Supervisory Board through demanding phases with considerable commitment and expertise and a calm hand, laying the foundations for the future-oriented development of the company. He has my best wishes for the future.”

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Automotive tier 1 supplier Uno Minda has announced its financial results for Q1 FY2027, achieving INR 55.57 billion in consolidated revenue, up 26 percent YoY. Last year, the company attained normalised revenue of INR 44.20 billion (i.e. excluding prior period income of INR 690 million) in Q1FY2026.

The EBITDA came at INR 5.72 billion, net profit of INR 2.96 billion, up 24 percent YoY.

This company witnessed growth across its core product offerings, including switches, lighting, alloy wheels, seating, as well as its new-age EV systems and alternate fuel divisions.

Ravi Mehra, Managing Director, Uno Minda, said, “Q1 FY27 reinforces Uno Minda’s strategic trajectory as we continue to outperform the broader automotive market. The ongoing shift toward vehicle premiumisation, connected mobility, and electrification is fundamentally elevating per-vehicle content across segments. By aligning our R&D roadmap with these structural industry shifts and accelerating execution across our new-age platforms, we are not just participating in market growth—we are driving the technological evolution of the vehicle cabin. Backed by disciplined capital deployment and expanding capacity, we are exceptionally well-positioned to lead the next phase of mobility innovation”

Sunil Bohra, CFO, Uno Minda, added, “Q1 FY27 marks a historic milestone for Uno Minda, as we delivered our highest-ever quarterly revenues with 26% YoY growth and a 24% increase in PAT. While we navigated a challenging commodity pricing environment during the quarter, underlying demand across the automotive sector remains strong. Our resilient performance reflects the strength of our technology leadership, product diversification, and focus on operational efficiencies. Driven by multiple growth initiatives, strategic investments, and increasing momentum in our new-age businesses, we remain confident of delivering sustainable, profitable growth while creating long-term value for our shareholders and other stakeholders.”

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Automotive supplier BorgWarner has secured extensions for multiple high-voltage inverter programs with a European original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The contract covers inverter designs for plug-in hybrid and 800V battery-electric vehicle platforms, with the start of production planned for 2029.

Under the agreement, BorgWarner will supply updated high-voltage inverters for plug-in hybrid vehicles incorporating its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology, configured to interface with the OEM's vehicle operating system.

For 800V battery-electric applications, the company will supply traction inverters utilising its Viper silicon carbide (SiC) power switches paired with a dual-sided-cooled power module.

Isabelle McKenzie, President and General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems, said, “Extending several high-volume programs at the same time confirms BorgWarner's leading position in power electronics and the strength of our technology, in-house expertise and customer focus. Evolving our inverters generation by generation together with our customers, for both hybrid and fully electric applications, is how we build trusted, long-term partnerships with the world's leading OEMs.”

The inverter families are developed to support power management across both hybrid and electric drive architectures.

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Automotive cable and shifter manufacturer Remsons Industries has appointed Rahul Prabhakar Desai as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 August 2026. He succeeds Amit Srivastava, whose resignation takes effect at the close of business hours on 4 September 2026.

Desai comes with three decades of experience in automotive manufacturing, including 17 years in executive roles. Before joining Remsons Industries, he was Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at Pinnacle Industries, overseeing five manufacturing facilities.

He previously served as Chief Executive Officer at CIE India, managing multiple business divisions and ten manufacturing plants, and held leadership positions at GKN Sinter Metals and Inteva Products.

Throughout his career, Desai has managed greenfield plant setups, manufacturing optimisation projects and supply partnerships with original equipment manufacturers. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a Six Sigma Black Belt certification and has completed executive management training at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad alongside technical programs in Japan and the United States.

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Pune-headquartered tier 1 supplier Varroc has appointed Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer, effective 3 August 2026. He joins the company with 25 years of engineering experience across the automotive sector.

Hamon comes with experience in electrification, electrical and electronic architectures, software-defined vehicle platforms, embedded software, functional safety and cybersecurity operations.

Before joining Varroc, Hamon was Director – E Axle & System Platforms at Valeo E, where he managed product strategy for electric axle platforms. His career includes work in system engineering, embedded hardware and software development, electric powertrains and regional engineering operations.

In his new role, he will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I at Varroc. He will lead the company's global technology and engineering organisation, taking charge of technology strategy, product portfolio optimisation in electrification & connected systems and engineering process development.

Arjun Jain said, "We are delighted to welcome Eric Hamon to Varroc's leadership team. Eric brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, global engineering leadership and a proven ability to translate technology into vehicle requirements. As our industry accelerates towards electrification, connectivity and sustainability, his leadership will play a pivotal role our accelerating growth."

Eric Hamon said, "I am excited to join Varroc at such a transformative time for the global automotive industry. The pace of innovation in electrification, software and connected mobility presents tremendous opportunities to redefine the future of mobility. Varroc has built a strong foundation of engineering excellence, customer trust and global manufacturing capability, and I look forward to working with talented teams across the world to accelerate innovation, deepen customer collaboration and develop technologies that enable safe, smart and sustainable mobility."

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