Gandharv Tongia joins SAMIL as Group CFO
Gandharv Tongia will officially take on the role on November 15, 2025
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Published: Oct 30, 2025 10:29 AM | 1 min read
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Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) has appointed Gandharv Tongia as the Group Chief Financial Officer (Designate). He will start transitioning the role with the current Group CFO, Kunal Malani.
Tongia will formally assume the role of Group CFO on November 15, 2025. Simultaneously, Malani will transition into the role of President – Group Strategy & Transformation, also effective November 15.
Tongia brings over two decades of experience across strategy, transformation, corporate finance, accounting, taxation, investor relations, audit, consulting, information technology, and digital transformation. He has worked with Big 4 audit firms and at Polycab India Limited.
Additionally, Hemant Barge joins the group as Chief Procurement Officer. With more than 30 years at the Tata Motors Group, he has held various leadership roles in sourcing, manufacturing, and post-acquisition business transition.
Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Vice Chairman of Motherson Group, said:
"I would like to thank Kunal for his leadership and invaluable contribution to SAMIL. Kunal has helped create a strong platform and hereafter will lead our transformation efforts for achieving Vision 2030. The change is a testament to the Group's strategic efforts in achieving Vision 2030. I am pleased to welcome Gandharv to SAMIL, and I am confident that he will play a pivotal role in further strengthening the Company. I am also delighted to welcome Mr Hemant Barge into the Motherson family, we look forward to gaining from the expertise he brings to our organisation."
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