Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has appointed Maheshwar Sahu as an Independent Director of the company. He replaces Renu Sud Karnad who is known to have stepped down from the Board of Directors of the company recently. Taking up the new role for a period of five years beginning from May 14, 2020-25, he will look to leverage the 30-year experience had with the central and the state governments. Specialising in strategic planning, decision making, leadership, connect and influence, coaching, organisation and institution building, large scale project management, environment management, policymaking, and corporate social responsibility, he brings invaluable experience to the table.