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