NAVA Board Approves Director Appointments and Re-appointments on May 15, 2026
NAVA Limited's Board of Directors, on May 15, 2026, approved the continuation of Mr. Trivikrama Prasad Pinnamaneni as Non-Executive Director for 5 years, re-appointment of Mr. GRK Prasad as Executive Director for 2 years effective June 28, 2026, and re-appointment of Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda as Independent Director for 5 years effective November 14, 2026. All appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and necessary regulatory approvals.

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NAVA Limited 's Board of Directors, acting on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved several key appointments and re-appointments at its meeting held on May 15, 2026. The decisions cover the continuation of an existing director's tenure and the re-appointment of two others to leadership roles, all subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and other necessary regulatory approvals.
Summary of Appointments
The following table outlines the key details of the appointments and re-appointments approved by the Board:
| Director Name | Designation | Term | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Trivikrama Prasad Pinnamaneni | Non-Executive Director | 5 Years (May 15, 2026 – May 14, 2031) | May 15, 2026 |
| Mr. GRK Prasad | Whole-time Director (Executive Director) | 2 Years (June 28, 2026 – June 27, 2028) | June 28, 2026 |
| Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda | Independent Director | 5 Years (November 14, 2026 – November 13, 2031) | November 14, 2026 |
Director Profiles
Mr. Trivikrama Prasad Pinnamaneni — Non-Executive Director
The Board approved the continuation of Mr. Trivikrama Prasad Pinnamaneni as a Non-Executive Director for a period of five years, effective from May 15, 2026. After serving as Managing Director for over four decades, Mr. Pinnamaneni continues his association with Nava Limited as a Non-Independent Director post-retirement. He holds an MBA from the U.S. and brings over 40 years of expertise in financial management and corporate planning, having been instrumental in Nava's sustained growth. Mr. P. Trivikrama Prasad and Mr. D. Ashok, Chairman, are related, though not within the meaning of Section 2(77) of the Companies Act, 2013; no other director is related to Mr. Pinnamaneni.
Mr. GRK Prasad — Executive Director
The Board sanctioned the re-appointment of Mr. GRK Prasad as Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director, for a term of two years effective from June 28, 2026. Mr. Prasad has been associated with Nava Limited since 1995 and currently oversees business operations, corporate strategy, internal controls, risk management, and financial processes. He has over four decades of experience in finance, accounting, corporate strategy, and management, and is also well-versed in project financing and M&A management across varied business verticals in multiple organisations. Mr. Prasad is a Fellow Member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. No director on the Board of Nava is related to Mr. GRK Prasad.
Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda — Independent Director
To strengthen its governance framework, the Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda as an Independent Director for a further period of five years, effective from November 14, 2026. A Zambian national, Mr. Chibesakunda is a lawyer and an advocate of the High Court and Supreme Court of Zambia. He holds an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Bristol (1996), a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Zambia (1990), and a Legal Practitioner's License from Ziale (1991). He has over three decades of law practice experience in Zambia and is the Managing Partner of Chibesakunda & Company, a DLA Piper Africa associated firm he founded in 2006, which has been recognised as a Tier 1 firm for the last 18 years. Mr. Chibesakunda commenced his legal career at the Ministry of Justice and has served on the boards of several organisations. He currently serves on the boards of Hybrid Poultry Ltd, Verino Agri Processing Industries Ltd, Country Choice Ltd, UPEPO Energy Ltd, Chilanga Cement Plc, Wildlife Crime Prevention, DLA Africa, and Maamba Energy Ltd. No director on the Board of Nava is related to Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda.
Compliance and Disclosures
All three directors have been affirmed as not disqualified from holding the office of Director under the Companies Act, 2013, and are not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority. The detailed disclosures pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been made available on the company's official website.
Historical Stock Returns for Nava
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.67% | -12.20% | +3.29% | +14.43% | +35.18% | +1,175.37% |
How might Mr. GRK Prasad's expertise in M&A management influence NAVA Limited's potential acquisition or expansion strategy over his two-year term?
What strategic value does retaining Mr. Mwelwa Chibesakunda as an Independent Director signal about NAVA Limited's ongoing business interests and investments in Zambia, particularly given his role at Maamba Energy Ltd?
With Mr. Trivikrama Prasad Pinnamaneni transitioning from Managing Director to Non-Executive Director, who is likely to assume greater operational leadership responsibility and how could this affect corporate governance dynamics?


































