annual-report-FY2020

181 MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 K. Matrix setting out the core skills/ expertise/competence of the Board of Directors A chart/ matrix setting out the core skills/ expertise/ competencies identified by the Board of Directors in the context of the Company’s businesses and sectors as required for it to function effectively and those actually available with the Board alongwith the names of Directors who have such skills/expertise/competence, are given below: Sr. No. Skills Particulars 1.  Business Experience Established leadership skills in strategic planning, succession planning, driving change and long- term growth and guiding the Company towards its vision, mission and values. Critically analysing complex and detailed information and developing innovative solutions and striking a balance between agility and consistency. 2.  Global business/ broad international exposure /emerging markets experience Global mindset and staying updated on global market opportunities, experience in driving business success in markets around the world with an understanding of diverse business environments, economic conditions, sensitivity to cultural diversity and adaptability. Sr. No. Skills Particulars 3.  Financial Experience and Risk Oversight  The Company uses various financial metrics to measure its performance. Accurate Financial Reporting and Robust Auditing are critical to its success. The Company expects its Directors :- 1. To have an understanding of Finance and Financial Reporting Processes; 2. To understand and oversee various risks facing the Company and ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to effectively manage risk. 4. Technology and Innovation An appreciation of emerging trends in product design and development, research, disruptions in technology and in business models. 5. Governance and Regulatory oversight Devise systems for compliance with a variety of regulatory requirements, reviewing compliance and governance practices for a long term sustainable growth of the Company and protecting stakeholders’ interest. 6. Sales and Marketing Exposure Ability in developing strategies to increase market share through innovation, build better brand experience for customers, improve prospective customer engagement levels and help establish active customers become loyal brand followers. Name of Directors Skills Business Experience Global business/ broad international exposure/emerging markets experience Financial Experience and Risk Oversight Technology and Innovation Governance and Regulatory oversight Sales and Marketing Exposure Mr. Anand G. Mahindra √ √ √ √ √ √ Dr. Pawan Goenka √ √ √ √ √ √ Mr. Nadir B. Godrej √ √ √ √ √ √ Mr. M. M. Murugappan √ √ √ √ √ √ Dr. Vishakha N. Desai – √ – √ – √ Mr. Vikram Singh Mehta √ √ √ – √ – Mr. T. N. Manoharan – √ √ – √ – Mr. Vijay Kumar Sharma √ – √ – – √ Mr. Haigreve Khaitan √ √ √ √ √ – Ms. Shikha Sharma √ √ √ √ √ √ Dr. Anish Shah √ √ √ √ √ √ Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar √ √ √ √ √ √ Mr. CP Gurnani √ √ √ √ √ √