Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Frederic Martin Appointed MD of John Cockerill India
John Cockerill India has a new leader!
Frederic Martin will become the Managing Director starting August 1, 2025.
He will move from Belgium to India for the job.
The decision was made on July 29.
Martin takes over from Michael Kotas.
Michael Kotas will help with the change until the end of August.
Martin has worked in international business for more than 35 years.
He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and used to be the General Manager of CMI Thermline and then Vice President Operations.
Frederic Martin appointed as Managing Director of John Cockerill India.
Appointment was approved on July 29, effective August 1, 2025.
Martin will relocate from Belgium to India.
Michael Kotas is succeeded by Martin.
Martin has over 35 years of experience in international business.
- Who
- Frederic Martin is the new Managing Director, succeeding Michael Kotas.
- What
- Frederic Martin was appointed as Managing Director of John Cockerill India.
- When
- Appointment approved July 29, effective August 1, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lead John Cockerill India.
- New MD
- Frederic Martin
- Effective Date
- August 1, 2025
- Previous MD
- Michael Kotas
- Relocation
- Belgium to India
- Experience
- 35+ years
- Education
- Mechanical Engineering Master's