BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Satish Narain Jajoo

Chairman, and Independent Director (DIN: 07524333):
Mr. Satish Narain Jajoo aged about 65 years. He has done his B.Com and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He possesses experience of 38 years in managing and leading diverse businesses spanning across cement, metals, chemicals and fertilizer. He has been on the Board since the year 2021.

Dr. Jikyeong Kang

Non-Executive Director (DIN: 08045661):
Dr. Jikyeong Kang aged about 64 years is a Philippines National. She has done her Doctorate in Marketing. She is the President and Dean of the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines (“AIM”) since the year 2016. Prior to assuming her post at AIM, she was Director of the DBA Program at Manchester Business School (MBS) from 2010 to 2014. She has also taught at top business schools around the world as a Visiting Professor and currently serves on the International Board of the AACSB as well as on the Board of EFMD, both premier educational institutions. Further, she is also an Independent Director of the Security Bank, one of Philippines’ leading universal banks serving retail, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. She has been in the Board of the Company since the year 2018.

Mr. Lee Seow Chuan

Independent Director (DIN: 02696217):
Mr. Lee Seow Chuan aged about 76 years is a Singapore National. A reputed finance professional and a fellow member of the Association of International Accountants, UK, he has spent over two decades of managing the finances of the Dairy Farm Group. He has been on the Company’s Board since the year 2014.

Mr. Radhakrishnan Padmalochanan

Whole-time Director & Chief Executive Officer (DIN: 08284551):
Radhakrishnan Padmalochanan (57) was appointed as a Whole-time Director & Chief Executive Officer (“WTD & CEO”) on the Board of Kesoram Industries Ltd (“KIL”) effective August  8, 2019. He oversees the Cement, Rayon, Chemical and Transparent Paper Businesses of the Company and its Subsidiary.  
A qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, Radakrishnan joined KIL in the year 2014. In a career spanning over a decade at KIL, he has held various senior roles at the business and corporate level. Before becoming the WTD & CEO, he held the position of the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company responsible for Finance, Treasury, Accounts and Taxation functions, and prior to that, he was Treasurer. He has extensive experience in cement Industry apart from that has also worked in automobile, oil and gas industries. He has been driving business decisions and strategy of KIL and group companies. He has been exceptional in his networking with stakeholders, a capable team builder and has strong people skills.

Smt Mangala Radhakrishna Prabhu

Independent Director (DIN: 06450659)
Smt Mangala Radhakrishna Prabhu aged about 69 years. She has done her M.Com, LL.B., CAIIB was an ex-banker. She possesses wide experience of 40 years in corporate credit, foreign exchange, HR and Branch Banking. She has been on the Company’s Board since the year 2021.

Smt Rashmi Bihani

Independent Director (DIN: 07062288)
Smt Rashmi Bihani aged about 45 years. She has her B.Com and holds a fellow membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Currently she is doing her Chartered Accountant practice with over two decades of experience in the field of Audit. Her proficiency areas apart from audit and assurance includes international taxation. She has joined the Board of the Company in the year 2024.