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

Amit 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 that include Global Director for Strategy in the USA, Managing Director for 3M Indonesia, Managing Director of 3M India Ltd. and Managing Director of 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, Asia -Transportation and Electronics Business for 3M.