Benares Hotels Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 14, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Thomas Kunjukunju as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company. The appointment is effective from July 14, 2026.
The Board meeting commenced at 04:00 pm and concluded at 05:05 pm on July 14, 2026.
Details of Appointee (Annexure A)
Name: Mr. Thomas Kunjukunju
Reason for Change: Appointment as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company
Date of Appointment: July 14, 2026
Term of Appointment: As per the terms of employment of the Company
Brief Profile: Mr. Kunjukunju has over 30 years of extensive experience as a hotelier. He holds a Master of Business Administration (PGDBM), a Master of Commerce, and a Graduation degree (B Com) from Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He possesses vast experience in finance, treasury, and hotel operational management, with exposure to destination resort operations and city hotels. Mr. Kunjukunju has successfully led teams at The Claridges, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa and Taj Cochin International Airport, Cochin. He was part of the Pre-opening Team at The Claridges Surajkund Delhi NCR and Taj Cochin International Airport. Before joining the hospitality industry, he gained exposure in Essilor for their India operations, Chemline etc. based in Delhi.
Disclosure of relationships between Directors: Not Applicable