Mahindra Holidays appoints Ashley Thomas as Internal Auditor
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited has appointed Mr. Ashley Thomas as its Internal Auditor effective July 22, 2026. The appointment, recommended by the Audit Committee, runs until the conclusion of the Q4 FY 2027 Board meeting.

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Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited has appointed Mr. Ashley Thomas as its Internal Auditor effective July 22, 2026, to strengthen governance and internal controls within the organization. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors following a recommendation from the Audit Committee. Mr. Thomas brings 15 years of experience across the Mahindra Group to the role.
The Board meeting commenced at 10:35 a.m. and concluded at 01:59 p.m. on July 22, 2026. The company disclosed that the appointment complies with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the relevant SEBI Master Circular.
Appointment Details
The tenure of the newly appointed Internal Auditor is set to last until the conclusion of the Q4 FY 2027 Board meeting. The specific details regarding the appointment are outlined in the table below:
| Sr.no. | Details | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reason for change | Appointment of Internal Auditor |
| 2. | Effective date of Appointment | 22 July 2026 |
| 2. | Tenure | Upto conclusion of Q4 FY 2027 Board Meeting |
Profile of the Appointee
Mr. Ashley Thomas is a seasoned internal audit professional and a Chartered Accountant. He is currently a member of the Leadership Team at Corporate Management Services (CMS), where he oversees internal audit activities for Mahindra & Mahindra and several Group companies. He is an alumnus of the Mahindra Accelerated Leadership Track program.
Throughout his career, Mr. Thomas has partnered with businesses to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls across diverse industries. Notably, he played a key role in Project KAIKAK, an initiative focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Internal Audit function to improve audit effectiveness, analytics, and risk insights.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahindra Holidays
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.01% | -3.48% | -10.16% | -25.98% | -39.48% | +5.47% |
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