Bata India Limited announced the appointment of Gerd Graehsler as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on the company’s Board, with effect from October 12, 2023.
According to the company’s exchange filing, “The Board of Directors of Bata India Limited (the “Company”), based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), has approved the appointment of Mr. Gerd Graehsler (DIN: 10337180) as a Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director of the Company, with effect from October 12, 2023, liable to retire by rotation, subject to approval of the Members of the Company.”
Gerd Grähsler is Group Chief Finance Officer – BATA Brands SA. Gerd brings a wealth of experience as a compelling and credible Finance Executive, a statement said.
He has demonstrated his expertise in global branded consumer and omnichannel academy companies during his tenure at Safilo Group (9 years) and P&G (13+ years). Furthermore, Gerd has acquired comprehensive Group CFO experience in a fast-paced publicly listed business, characterized also by a strong family-owned reference shareholder, as per the statement.
CFA charter holder since 2010, Gerd graduated from the Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration with majors in Controlling, Strategy & Marketing. He also obtained a CEMS Master of Management.
