SKF India (Industrial) (NSE: SKFINDUS; BSE: 544572) has appointed Nilesh Vaidya as Head of Seals for the ISEA region, covering India and Southeast Asia. He will lead the company’s efforts to expand its seals business, strengthen sales channels and develop customer relationships across the region.
In his new role, Mr Vaidya will focus on increasing market share for SKF India (Industrial)’s sealing products, developing distribution channels, strengthening key account relationships and building teams across the region. The appointment comes as demand for industrial sealing solutions grows across several sectors.
Mr Vaidya brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, process automation and water technologies. His experience includes business development, channel management and operations across India and Southeast Asian markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Vaidya said, “As I take on this role, my priority is clear: strengthen SKF’s position in the seals market across India and Southeast Asia. Growth will come from getting closer to customers, deepening key account partnerships and strengthening the channels that connect our expertise to local needs. Together with our teams and partners, I will focus on translating SKF’s sealing capabilities into measurable customer value and that value into sustained business growth.”
Before joining SKF India (Industrial), Mr Vaidya served as Managing Director of GF Piping Systems in Jakarta, where he led the business across mining, industrial utilities and building technologies. He previously spent nearly seven years with Danaher Corporation. During this period, he led growth strategy for the Water Quality Platform as Director of Business Development for South ASEAN and held leadership positions at Hach India. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Sandvik Coromant. He began his professional career at Kirloskar Oil Engines.
His experience across industrial businesses and multiple markets is expected to support SKF India (Industrial)’s plans for its seals portfolio. The company is focusing on closer customer engagement and stronger distribution networks to serve industrial customers across India and Southeast Asia.
SKF has operated since 1907, developing bearings, seals, lubrication systems, condition-monitoring solutions and related services. Its products and services are designed to reduce friction and improve industrial energy efficiency. The company operates in approximately 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. In 2025, SKF reported annual sales of SEK 91,583 million and employed 37,271 people.
