GE Power India appoints new CFO and Whole-time Director
GE Power India Limited's board approved the re-appointment of Ms. Shukla Wassan as Independent Director and appointed Mr. Rahul Rojal as CFO, Mr. Vipul Sharma as Company Secretary, and Mr. Shrikar Thakur as Whole-time Director.

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GE Power India Limited's board has approved several key leadership appointments and re-appointments to strengthen its governance and management structure. The decisions were made during a board meeting held on June 19, 2026, and include changes at the director level and within key managerial personnel (KMP). These moves are aimed at ensuring continuity in leadership and bolstering the company's operational and strategic capabilities.
The board approved the re-appointment of Ms. Shukla Wassan as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five years, effective from November 29, 2026, to November 28, 2031. This re-appointment is subject to the approval of the company's shareholders. Ms. Wassan brings over four decades of experience in corporate governance, having served on the boards of companies in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
In significant changes to its KMP, the board appointed Mr. Rahul Rojal as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Mr. Vipul Sharma as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. Both appointments are effective from June 19, 2026. Mr. Rojal, a Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of experience, was previously serving as the Senior Financial Reporting Manager and Chief Risk Officer at GE Power India Limited. Mr. Sharma, an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, brings over 15 years of experience in corporate governance and compliance across listed entities and banking institutions.
Additionally, the board appointed Mr. Shrikar Thakur as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director (KMP) for a term of three years, effective from July 1, 2026. This appointment is subject to the allotment of a Director Identification Number (DIN) and shareholder approval. Mr. Thakur currently serves as the India New Build Leader and has over 17 years of international experience in the power and infrastructure sectors. Consequently, he will cease to be classified as Senior Management Personnel from the close of business hours on June 30, 2026.
The 34th Annual General Meeting of the members of the company is scheduled to be held on August 14, 2026. The regulatory disclosures for these appointments were made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the relevant SEBI Master Circular.
Summary of Appointments
| Name | Role | Effective Date | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Shukla Wassan | Non-Executive Independent Director | Nov 29, 2026 | 5 Years |
| Mr. Rahul Rojal | Chief Financial Officer | Jun 19, 2026 | Full-time |
| Mr. Vipul Sharma | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | Jun 19, 2026 | Full-time |
| Mr. Shrikar Thakur | Whole-time Director | Jul 1, 2026 | 3 Years |
Historical Stock Returns for GE Power
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5.00% | +18.89% | +59.16% | +229.69% | +239.70% | +203.37% |
How will the new CFO and Company Secretary collaborate to enhance financial transparency and compliance in the evolving regulatory landscape?
What strategic shifts can be expected with Mr. Thakur's transition from India New Build Leader to Whole-time Director?
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