The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has recently finalised two key appointments in Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs). PESB selected Devendra Kumar for the Director (Finance) position at Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule ‘A’ PSU. Kumar, currently serving as Group General Manager (F&A) – Chief Corporate Finance at Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), was chosen from a pool of 11 candidates. His appointment is subject to requisite clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The position of Director (Finance) at MRPL has been vacant.
Furthermore, PESB announced Harish Duhan as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Schedule ‘B’ PSU. Duhan, currently Director (Technical & Operations) at Central Coalfields Limited, emerged as the top choice among 11 candidates. He will assume the role following the superannuation of incumbent CMD P S Mishra on January 31, 2025, pending the necessary clearances and ACC approval.
