BHEL appoints Chittimouj Gowri Shankar as Head of Visakhapatnam plant
- Chittimouj Gowri Shankar appointed as GM and Head of Heavy Plate & Vessels Plant, Visakhapatnam
- Appointment effective September 25, 2026, following Y Srinivasa Rao's superannuation
- Gowri Shankar has 34 years of service with the company since joining in 1992
- New head will report to Director (IS & P)
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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited appointed Chittimouj Gowri Shankar as General Manager and Head of the Heavy Plate & Vessels Plant (HPVP) in Visakhapatnam, effective September 25, 2026. This appointment follows the superannuation of Y Srinivasa Rao from the role of Executive Director (HPEP), Hyderabad, on September 24, 2026.
The leadership change was disclosed in a filing to the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India on September 25, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Appointment details and profile
Chittimouj Gowri Shankar brings extensive experience to the Visakhapatnam facility. He joined the company on February 3, 1992, and has served for 34 years. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science. In his new capacity, he will report directly to the Director (IS & P).
| Name | Designation | Location | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittimouj Gowri Shankar | GM & Head (HPVP) | Visakhapatnam | Sep 25, 2026 |
Management transition
The appointment coincides with the retirement of Y Srinivasa Rao, who served as Executive Director (HPEP) in Hyderabad until September 24, 2026. The company confirmed these senior management changes through its corporate secretary, Miriam Vandana.
No financial figures or operational metrics were disclosed in this specific regulatory filing regarding the impact of these personnel changes on the company's performance.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Heavy Electricals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.02% | -3.25% | +0.94% | +60.82% | +75.95% | +638.22% |
How might the leadership transition at the Visakhapatnam plant impact BHFL's execution timeline for pending heavy engineering orders?
Will the new GM's computer science background drive specific digital transformation or automation initiatives at the HPVP facility?
What are the potential implications of Y Srinivasa Rao's retirement on BHFL's strategic direction for the Hyderabad-based HPEP division?
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