Key Appointments
1. Dr. CA Binoy J. Kattadiyil (DIN: 05189400)
- Appointed as Additional Director in capacity of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
- Designated as Vice Chairman of the Company
- Appointment subject to approval of shareholders at ensuing Annual General Meeting
- Additionally engaged as strategy advisor for the company effective 13th August 2026
- Appointment reason: To comply with SEBI(LODR) Amendment Regulations, 2015 due to resignation of Ms. Rita Shaji John (Former Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
2. Mr. CA Mathevan Pillai Sivaram (DIN: 01163624)
- Appointed as Additional Director in capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director
- Appointment effective from 13th August 2026
- Appointment subject to approval of shareholders, wherever applicable
- Appointment reason: To comply with SEBI(LODR) Amendment Regulations, 2015 due to resignation of Mr. Seni Prabhakaran (Former Non-Executive Independent Director)
Director Qualifications and Background
Dr. CA Binoy J. Kattadiyil
- Macroeconomist, turnaround professional, and investment strategist with three decades of experience
- Previously served as Director General and Member Secretary of CMD, Kerala (autonomous institution under Government of Kerala)
- Former Managing Director at Insolvency Professionals Agency under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, New Delhi
- Former Managing Director of SEBI-licensed portfolio management and infrastructure development group in India
- Former Director – Development Finance for Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah project (US$5 billion project) in Middle East
- Academic credentials: Higher Doctor of Economic Science (DSc) in Management, PhD in Finance, Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), MS in Economics, MBA, and LLM
- Member of Royal Economic Society (UK), Turnaround Management Association (USA), INSOL India, and other professional bodies
Mr. CA Mathevan Pillai Sivaram
- Partner at M/s. Velupillai & Co. and Chartered Accountant with approximately 35 years of professional experience
- Extensive expertise in audit and assurance across manufacturing, banking and finance, and infrastructure sectors
- Significant experience in Income Tax matters including advisory and compliance services
- Experience with various mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate/financial transactions
- Broad-based expertise in audit, taxation, financial advisory and corporate transactions
Governance Process
- Appointments based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Board approval obtained on 13th August 2026
- Shareholder approval required for Dr. Kattadiyil's appointment as Vice Chairman