Benares Hotels Limited has submitted a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations regarding changes to its Board of Directors.
Director Resignation
Mr. Rohit Khosla (DIN: 07163135), Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the Company, has resigned from the Directorship effective close of business hours on October 16, 2026. The reason for resignation cited is "other business commitments and pre-occupations."
New Director Appointment
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 16, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan (DIN: 07491453) as an Additional Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the Company effective October 16, 2026.
Director Profile Details
Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan is the Senior Vice President – Operations (North) at The Indian Hotels Company Limited. He oversees operations across Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Krishnan has led several iconic IHCL hotels, including Rambagh Palace, Jaipur and Taj Mahal, New Delhi. He has also served as Area Director – North and General Manager, Taj Mahal, New Delhi, where he oversaw multiple IHCL properties in the capital. Mr. Krishnan began his professional journey at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, and holds a B.A. Hons degree.
Financial Impact
No financial impact disclosed. This is a governance change with no immediate financial implications.