Our Leadership
Shri A S Sahney Chairman
Shri A S Sahney, is a Chemical Engineer from HBTI, Kanpur, with over three decades of expertise in the Refinery and Petrochemical sector. He brings extensive experience from working at five of IndianOil's nine refineries. At IndianOil, he has been instrumental in commissioning and optimizing key refinery units, including the 15 MMTPA Paradip Refinery, which has significantly bolstered India's refining capacity and energy security.
Prior to his appointment as Chairman, he headed IndianOil’s Petrochemical vertical, where he was instrumental in the conceptualization of various petrochemical projects, including the upcoming mega Petrochemical Complex at Paradip, poised to significantly expand IndianOil’s footprint in the sector.
A firm believer in people-centric leadership, Shri Sahney has championed Innovation and Digital transformation as drivers of growth and sustainability. His strategic vision and operational excellence have positioned IndianOil as a global energy major, well-equipped to meet the evolving energy needs of the nation.
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Shri Nachimuthu Senthil KumarDirector (Pipelines)
Shri N. Senthil Kumar, is an Electronics and Communication Engineer with over three decades of versatile experience in the operations & maintenance of IndianOil’s countrywide network of oil & gas pipelines. Before joining the IndianOil Board as Director (Pipelines), he was heading the Operations function at Pipelines Division Head Office.
Shri Senthil has a vast and rich experience and has played a pivotal role in using technology to boost security systems in pipelines and conceptualization of Central Pipeline Information Management Systems (CPIMS) with backbone alternate communication system.
Shri Senthil also played a vital role in pilot testing of drag reducing agents (innovated by IndianOil R&D) in LPG pipelines for the first time.
The details of the positions held in other entities:
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | IHB Ltd. (JV of IndianOil) | - Non- Executive Chairman |
| 2 | Green Gas Limited (JV of IndianOil) | - Non- Executive Director |
| 3 | Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd. ((JV of IndianOil) | - Non - Executive Director |
V. Satish KumarDirector (Marketing)
Shri V. Satish Kumar, a Mechanical Engineer and a post graduate in Management from University of Lubljana, Slovenia, has over 3 decades of rich experience in marketing of petroleum products in various geographies of the country.
As Director (Marketing), he ensured uninterrupted supplies of petroleum products across the various geographies even during the times of natural calamities or other disruptions, exemplifying the spirit of “Nation First “and “On Duty Always”. During his tenure, IndianOil embarked upon large scale modernisation of its retail outlets with new retail visual identity and setting up of new bottling plants, terminals and large retail outlets with wayside amenities on highways in line with Prime Minister’s vision. Shri V. Satish Kumar has laid special focus on improving brand equity of IndianOil due to which the IndianOil’s brand strength index attained 9th rank in 2023 and moved up to 3rd rank in top brands in Oil & Gas companies across the world.
Shri V. Satish Kumar also held the additional charge of Chairman for more than 2 months from September 2024 and Director (Finance) for one year from October 2022. Prior to joining as Director (Marketing), he was heading the marketing network in the States of Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh as Executive Director and State Head, Madhya Pradesh State Office. During his career, he has been instrumental in implementing key business initiatives like Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG consumer (DBTL), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) which have been widely acknowledged for their social impact.
During his tenure, record volumes of LPG Imports were handled by IPPL, which helped the country in meeting the increase in the LPG demand under the Govt. of India’s ambitious PMUY Scheme. Shri V. Satish Kumar has widely travelled and has addressed many National as well as International Energy conferences.
The details of the positions held in other entities:
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | IndianOil (Mauritius) Ltd. (WoS of IndianOil) | - Non- Executive Chairman |
| 2 | Lanka IOC PLC (Subsidiary of IndianOil) | - Non- Executive Chairman |
| 3 | IndianOil Petronas Private Ltd. (JV of IndianOil) | - Non- Executive Chairman |
| 4 | World LPG Association, Paris | Board Member |
| 5 | Sun Mobility Pte Ltd. Singapore | Non-Executive Director |
| 6 | Indofast Swap Energy Private Limited | - Non- Executive Chairman |
| 7 | Sun Mobility Private Limited, India | Non-Executive Director |
Shri Anuj Jain Director (Finance)
Shri Anuj Jain, is a Commerce Graduate and a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has also completed a Masters in Business Finance from the ICAI.
Shri Anuj Jain had joined IndianOil in 1996 and has over 27 years of rich and varied experience in the field of Finance, Taxation and Commercial aspects of the Oil & Gas industry. He has handled various assignments like Corporate Finance, Treasury & Fund Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Pricing, Shipping, Direct and Indirect Taxation, SAP and ERP system etc. Prior to his elevation as Director (Finance), Shri Anuj Jain was the Chief General Manager (Finance) at Refineries Headquarters.
He was also posted as Senior Vice President (Finance) in Lanka IOC PLC., a listed Subsidiary of IndianOil in Sri Lanka where he headed the Finance function. He was also a Board member and Audit Committee member of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), a strategic petroleum company in Sri Lanka.
Shri Anuj Jain is actively involved in identification and formulation of various business strategies for energy transition of the Company in the changing landscape of India’s energy sector.
The details of the positions held in other entities are as under:
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | IOC Global Capital Management IFSC Ltd. (WoS of IndianOil) | Non- Executive Chairman |
| 2 | Lanka IOC Plc, Srilanka. (Subsidiary of IndianOil) | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 3 | IndianOil Total Pvt. Ltd. (JV of IndianOil) | Non- Executive Chairman |
| 4 | IOCL Singapore PTE. Ltd. (WoS of IndianOil) | Non-executive Director |
| 5 | IndianOil NTPC Green Energy Private Limited. (JV of IndianOil) | Non-Executive Director |
Dr. Alok Sharma Director (Research and Development)
Dr. Alok Sharma is a post graduate engineer in Chemical Engineering from IIT-Delhi and graduate from Gujarat University. Mr. Sharma has more than 3 decades of rich experience in the downstream energy sector and has made significant contributions to the Indian refining sector in Process, Projects, and Production. Prior to his elevation as Director (Research & Development), Shri Sharma was Executive Director at Centre for High Technology under the MoP&NG, where he played a pivotal role in coordinating refining, petrochemical, and alternative energy activities for pan Indian O&G industry.
During his career in IndianOil, his various achievements inter alia include pivotal role in establishing India’s First Hydrocracker Unit in Gujarat Refinery as well as Hydroprocessing lab and Resid Block at R&D Centre. With a visionary approach to catalyze IndianOil’s ambitions in Alternative Energy, he spearheaded the Research and Development endeavors in hydrogen, gasification, solar, CO2 capture, and energy storage technologies. His noteworthy achievements include successful development of compact reforming HCNG solutions, co-processing of non-edible oils in refinery, nation’s first HCNG trials in Delhi, fuel cell and green hydrogen initiatives besides making critical contributions in carbon capture and ethanol technologies.
Shri Sharma represents the O&G sector on various committees of NITI Aayog, MNRE, DST and Bureau of Energy Efficiency. He is also a member of International Association of Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) and founder member of Hydrogen Association of India (HAI).
The details of the positions held in other entities are as under
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) | - Board Member |
| 2 | Oil Industry Development Board (OIDB) | - Board Member |
Ms. Rashmi Govil Director (Human Resources)
Ms. Rashmi Govil, Director (HR) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, is a seasoned HR leader with nearly 30 years of experience in steering human resource strategies at one of the world’s largest Fortune 500 energy companies. She has been at the forefront of driving transformative reforms in people management, leveraging AI and HR analytics & championing employee upskilling in new energy sectors.
Alongside her role as Director(HR) IndianOil, she serves as Chairman of SDI Bhubaneswar, Member Executive Board at SCOPE, Governing Council Member at HSSC and Member, CII National Committee on Leadership & HR. Recognized for her empathetic, collaborative, and people-first approach, Ms. Govil blends innovation with human connection, shaping the future of HR with vision and agility.
Dr. Sujata Sharma Government Nominee Director
Dr. Sujata Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service Officer (Andhra Pradesh Cadre) and presently posted as Joint Secretary (M&OR) in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). She is Law Graduate and Ph. D in Botany.
She has held various positions such as Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Hyderabad; District Collector Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh; Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh; Special Commissioner of Collegiate Education & Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh; Special Commissioner Health & Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh, Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Managing Director - Pradeshiya Industrial and Investment Corporation of UP Limited (PICUP).
Shri A. AmarnathGovernment Nominee Director
Shri A. Amarnath (DIN 11690405) is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer with extensive experience in diplomacy and international cooperation. He currently serves as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the Joint Secretary level in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), where he oversees international cooperation and energy diplomacy initiatives. His responsibilities include coordinating between MoP&NG, the Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Governments, diplomatic missions and energy companies on issues relating India’s energy security and strategic partnerships.
Shri A. Amarnath joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2006. As part of his assignments, he has served in Indian Diplomatic Missions in the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Maldives. He has also served in the Indian Delegation to the United Nations in New York and was part of India’s Security Council Team during its membership in the body in 2021-2022. He handled issues related to Disarmament, International Security, West Asia and Gulf affairs. In the Ministry of External Affairs, he has served in the Northern Division as Director and also as Chief of Staff of the Minister of State of External Affairs from 2016-2018. He is also a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Ltd.
Dr. Alka MundraIndependent Director
Dr. Alka Mundra, aged 52 years, is an accomplished academic and professional with a multidisciplinary background spanning Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Governance and Social Development. She holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, an LL.B. from Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
With extensive experience in education, social development, public policy and legal studies, Dr. Mundra brings a multidisciplinary perspective to issues relating to governance, public administration, social empowerment and community development. Her academic background and professional engagement have enabled her to develop a strong understanding of the interaction between law, public institutions, society and policy-making.
Dr. Mundra is also actively associated with initiatives relating to women’s empowerment and social development. Her multidisciplinary academic and professional exposure enables her to bring valuable perspectives on inclusive development, stakeholder engagement, social issues and the functioning of public institutions.
Shri Dilip Gogoi LalungIndependent Director
Shri Dilip Gogoi Lalung is a graduate in Arts. He has over 3 decades of experience in the field of social work, wherein he is actively involved with NGOs like Actionaid India, Save the Children, Tata Trust, etc. in programs like community development, education, skill development, health, etc.
Dr. (Prof.) Ashutosh PantIndependent Director
Dr. (Prof.) Ashutosh Pant is a B.Tech in Computers from Thompson River University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, M. Tech in Information Technology from Allahabad and Ph.D in Skill Development.
Dr. (Prof.) Ashutosh Pant is an academician of international repute, having worked with Henan University of Science and Technology, China. He is an eminent motivational speaker and a leading counselor for corporates. He is engaged in strategic policy making and turnkey projects for educational institutions, business corporates and NGOs engaged in socio-cultural-economic empowerment across India. He is also an innovator in the field of IT intervention in education and corporate management.
Dr. Dattatreya Rao SirpurkerIndependent Director
Dr. Dattatreya Rao Sirpurker has been re-appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil w.e.f. 28th March 2025. Dr. Sirpurker was earlier an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil for a period of 3 year, from 24th November 2021 to 23rd November 2024.
Dr. Sirpurker, is a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S) and M.D in Ayurveda Shalya from Osmania University. He is also an M.Sc in Psychology and is a doctorate in medicine from Pune University.
Dr. Sirpurker retired as a Professor of Shalya (Ayurveda) from S. V. Medical College (UHS), Tirupati. He has more than two decades of teaching experience in department of Shalya, and he is a profound practitioner of Ksharasutra. He has published many articles on Shalya in national and international journals of repute. He is recognized as all India expert in the Ksharasutra technique. He has also been awarded a degree in D.Sc by the Sri Lanka Open University. Dr. Sirpurker has many research papers to his credit.
Ms. Esha SrivastavaGovernment Nominee Director
Ms. Esha Srivastava is an Indian Foreign Service Officer of 2004 Batch and presently posted as Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). Ms. Srivastava is an alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, and also holds an M. Phil Degree in Political Science from Delhi University. She is also a Gold Medalist from Delhi University.
Prior to her appointment in the MoP&NG, she has served as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Indian Embassy in Thimphu from November 2016 to January 2019. Before that, she was posted in the Ministry of External Affairs. She has also served in High Commission of India in Colombo, and in the Embassy of India, Paris and in the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO.
She is currently a nominee Director on the Board of ONGC Videsh Ltd. and Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. She has also been a Nominee Director on the Board of GAIL (India) Ltd., Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., and Bharat Petro Resources Ltd.
Shri Prasenjit BiswasIndependent Director
Shri Prasenjit Biswas has been re-appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil w.e.f. 28th March 2025. Shri Biswas was earlier an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil for a period of 3 year, from 24th November 2021 to 23rd November 2024.
Shri Biswas, an M.Sc. (Forestry) from FRI Deemed University, Dehradun, is an Indian Forest Services Officer of 1993 batch. He retired from the Indian Forest Service in 2018. He is currently a member on the Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
He has more than three decades of experience in managing natural & wildlife resources including amelioration of people belonging to the marginalized section of society and their empowerment & skill, drafting policies of the State Government; management of Wild life resources; issues related to climate change, IT & GIS based technologies; etc.
He has handled various important assignments in the Government of Tripura like Director of the Science, Technology & Environment Department, Director of Bio-Technology, Member Secretary of the Tripura State Pollution Control Board, Director in Tripura Horticulture Development Corporation, Chief Executive Officer of the Medicinal Plants Board of Tripura, Director (Administration & Finance) of the Japan Government assisted Tripura JICA Project, etc.
Shri Sudipta Kumar RayIndependent Director
Shri Sudipta Kumar Ray is a Law Graduate and Masters in Public Administration from Utkal University. He is currently a practicing advocate in the area of Corporate Law, Securities Law and Economic Law.
Shri Ray has vast experience in the field of Public Distribution System and National Food Security Schemes. He has earlier worked as Chairman of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, Vice Chairman of National Reconstruction Corps Scheme, Member of Research Advisory Committee of Water Technology Council of Eastern Region, Member of Consumer Council of Mahanadi Coal Field Region, Member of National Telephone Advisory Council. He is currently the Member of the Governing Body of Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy of Cooperative Research & Development under NCDC, New Delhi.
Shri Krishnan SadagopanIndependent Director
Shri Krishnan Sadagopan has been re-appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil w.e.f. 28th March 2025. Shri Sadagopan was earlier an Independent Director on the Board of IndianOil for a period of 3 year, from 24th November 2021 to 23rd November 2024.
Shri Sadagopan, is B.Tech from Madras Institute of Technology (M. I. T.), Anna University and an M.E. from Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai.
Pursuing his passion in IC Engines, he has worked in senior position in various automobile companies viz. Bajaj Auto Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited & Tata Motors Limited. He is currently working as the Senior Vice-President (Engine Development) in Ashok Leyland Limited, wherein, he undertakes strategic initiatives through business leader’s program and councils, including technical associations. Shri Krishnan specializes in project management, product development, risk mitigation, and mentoring. Shri Krishnan is widely travelled and has presented papers in various professional forums.
Dr.(Prof.) Ram Naresh SinghIndependent Director
Dr. (Prof.) Ram Naresh Singh is an M.A. in Maithili & English and Ph.D. in Maithili. He is also an LL.B.
Dr. Singh has more than 4 decades of rich academic experience wherein he has held key positions like Head of Maithili Department, PG Centre, Saharsa and Principal, H.S. College Udakishunganj, Madhepura. He retired as a Professor (Maithili department) from Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Saharsa, Bihar.
The details of the positions held in other entities are as under
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | Bhupendra Mandal Narayan University | - Board member |
| 2 | First Court of Mahatma Gandhi Central University | - Member |
| 3 | Central Institute of Indian Language, Mysore | - Member |
| 4 | Rajiv Gandhi University, Andhra Pradesh | - Member of Executive Council |
Anant Kumar SinghCVO
Shri Anant Kumar Singh is an IPS officer of 1994-batch of Madhya Pradesh Cadre in the rank of Additional Director General (ADG). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad. He has served as District SP in six districts which includes Bhopal & Jabalpur and also served as zonal IG at Jabalpur. He has worked in Intelligence branch, Planning branch of Police, Lokayukta Sangathan of MP Govt. On deputation to Govt of India, he has worked as DIG & IG in CISF. He is recipient of the Police Medal for Gallantry, Police Medal for Meritorious Service & President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Shri Arvind KumarDirector (Refineries)
Shri Arvind Kumar, is a Mechanical Engineer from KNIT, Sultanpur and also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Operations Management.
Shri Arvind Kumar had joined IndianOil in 1990 and has more than three decades of rich experience in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Materials & Contract Management and Plant Operations & Maintenance including Unit Head of Mathura Refinery and Executive Director (Projects). During his tenure as Executive Director (Projects) in Refineries Division, Shri Kumar played an instrumental role in handling mega Refineries and Petrochemicals projects.
Prior to joining as Director (Refineries) of IndianOil, he was the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a listed Subsidiary of IndianOil. He was also the Non-Executive Chairman of Indian Additives Limited (a Joint Venture Company of CPCL & Chevron). His professional credentials are further enhanced by a Level A Certification in Project Management (Certified Project Director IPMA Level A) from the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
As President of Manali Industries Association (MIA), Chennai, comprising of Petroleum, Chemical, Petrochemical and Engineering Industries, he made significant contribution for the growth of industrialization in Tamil Nadu.
The details of the positions held in other entities are as under
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | Cauvery Basin Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (JV of IndianOil) | - Non-Executive Chairman |
| 2 | Ratnagiri Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (JV of IndianOil) | - Non-Executive Director |
Shri Suman KumarDirector (Planning & Business Development)
Shri Suman Kumar is a Mechanical Engineer from MIT Muzaffarpur. He has also completed MBA from a leading Indian university, Advance Management Programme and various specialized courses in Business Development. He has more than 3 decades of rich experience in IndianOil across various functions like LPG Operations, Sales, Energy conservation, Carbon emission & mitigation etc. of which more than 14 years has been in Business Development and Strategic Planning.
Before his elevation as Director (Planning & Business Development), Shri Suman Kumar was heading the Exploration & Production (E&P) vertical, which has assets in India as well as 9 overseas countries. He has also served as the head of Gas business wherein he played instrumental role in sourcing of LNG, conceiving new projects, etc. He has also played a significant role in the upscaling of Petrochemical business, City Gas Distribution business, and Renewable Energy business in IndianOil.
The details of the positions held in other entities:
| Sr. No. | Name of Group Company | Position Held |
| 1 | IndOil Montney Limited, Canada (WOS of IndOil Global BV Netherlands, a WOS of IndianOil) | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 2 | Green Gas Limited | Non-Executive Chairman |
Shri Saumitra Priya Srivastava Director (Marketing)
Shri Saumitra Priya Srivastava is a Civil Engineer from IIT, Roorkee and an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. With over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the Oil and Gas industry, he has made significant contributions across downstream operations, marketing, and strategic planning, including serving as the State Head for Maharashtra.
Prior to his elevation as Director (Marketing), Shri Srivastava led the Corporate Strategy Group, where he championed initiatives focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. He played a key role in the rollout of SPRINT, a company-wide transformation programme launched in April 2025, aimed at fostering agility, innovation, and future-readiness.
He has also been instrumental in driving several other transformative projects at IndianOil, including the structured Non-Fuel Convenience Store initiative, the Dhruva - Retail Transformation Project, and a range of technology and digitalisation programmes that have reshaped the retail landscape.
Renowned for his collaborative and results oriented leadership style, Shri Srivastava has consistently delivered business growth, improved profitability, and elevated customer experience.
He holds directorship in following group companies:
| Sr. No. | Name of Entity | Designation |
| 1 | IndianOil (Mauritius) Limited, Mauritius | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 2 | IndianOil Petronas Private Limited | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 3 | Lanka IOC Plc, Sri Lanka | Non-Executive Director |