Tata Steel has announced the appointment of Pramod Agrawal to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Agrawal, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.
Professional Background
Agrawal recently retired as the Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited, where he led the organization through significant phases of growth and transformation. Prior to this role, he served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Disinvestment under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, where he was instrumental in formulating policies aimed at economic reform and asset management.
In addition to his central government roles, Agrawal has an extensive background in state administration. He served as Principal Secretary in the Government of Madhya Pradesh and held the positions of Deputy Commissioner in the districts of Morena and Mahasamund. His diverse administrative experience is complemented by his academic credentials, including an M.Tech degree from IIT Bombay.
Board Composition
The Tata Steel Board is chaired by N Chandrasekaran, with Noel Naval Tata serving as Vice Chairman. Other distinguished members include Deepak Kapoor, Farida Khambata, Bharti Gupta Ramola, V.K. Sharma, Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, and Saurabh Agrawal. The company’s Managing Director and CEO, T.V. Narendran, along with Executive Director and CFO, Koushik Chatterjee, also serve on the board.
Shareholder Engagement
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, Tata Steel has issued a formal notice regarding Agrawal’s appointment. To ensure transparency and shareholder participation, the company has initiated an e-voting process, allowing stakeholders to express their views on the new appointment. The e-voting window is open from November 26 to December 25, providing ample time for shareholders to engage in the decision-making process.
This strategic addition to the board underscores Tata Steel’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experienced professionals who can contribute to the company’s vision and growth objectives.
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