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Jeffrey Mark Overly, who has been serving as an independent director at Sona Comstar since February 12, 2021, has now been elevated to the role of chairperson.
In recognition of his contributions, the board of Sona Comstar unanimously named Late Sunjay Kapur as Chairman Emeritus.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, popularly known as Sona Comstar, has appointed Jeffrey Mark Overly as the new chairperson of its board of directors following the untimely demise of Sunjay Kapur. The announcement was made by the company in a stock exchange filing on June 23.
Kapur passed away after suffering a heart attack during a polo match earlier this month. He was 53.
What Is Jeffrey Mark Overly?
Jeffrey Mark Overly has been serving as an independent director at Sona Comstar since February 12, 2021. He has now been elevated to the role of chairperson. His re-appointment as independent director for a second term of five consecutive years (till February 11, 2031) was already approved by the board on April 30, 2025, and is subject to shareholder approval in the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
“The Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Jeffrey Mark Overly, as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Company,” the company stated.
Overly holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s degree in Business from Central Michigan University. With over 43 years of operational experience, he previously served as Operating Partner in the Corporate Private Equity Group at Blackstone, where he supported numerous portfolio companies on operational strategy and supply chain optimisation.
Before joining Blackstone in 2008, Overly was vice-president of global fixture operations at Kohler Company, overseeing manufacturing and global supply chain functions. He has also held senior operations and engineering roles for over 25 years at General Motors Corporation and Delphi Corporation.
Sunjay Kapur Designated Chairman Emeritus
In recognition of his contributions, the board unanimously named Late Sunjay Kapur as Chairman Emeritus.
The company said, “Under his chairmanship, Sona Comstar expanded its global footprint across India, the USA, Mexico, China, and Serbia, successfully listed on BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., and entered future mobility domains such as sensors and software through the acquisition of a majority stake in Novelic. He also supported the Company’s diversification into sustainable mobility beyond automotive with the acquisition of the railway business from Escorts Kubota Limited.”
Priya Sachdev Kapur Appointed as Director
The board has also appointed Priya Sachdev Kapur, wife of the late chairman, as an additional non-executive director of the company.
A former investment banker and luxury retail entrepreneur, Priya began her career at Credit Suisse First Boston in London as an M&A analyst. She later returned to India and led ventures in automotive retail, insurance, and luxury fashion. She founded TSG International Marketing Pvt. Ltd., which brought top global fashion brands like Moschino, Lanvin, and Jean Paul Gaultier to India, and co-founded Rock N Shop, one of the first luxury e-commerce platforms in the country.
“Priya Sachdev Kapur is deeply engaged in wellness and arts, an accomplished pianist, a dedicated yoga practitioner (certified in Vinyasa Power Flow – Level 3),” the company added.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Sona Comstar is a leading automotive technology firm with manufacturing and R&D operations in India, the US, Serbia, Mexico, and China. The company designs and supplies components and systems primarily for global automotive OEMs, and has a strong presence in the growing electric vehicle market.
Shares of Sona BLW on Monday, June 23, closed nearly 2% lower on the BSE at Rs 477.35 apiece.
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