REC Limited Appoints Mohammed Azaz Ali as Chief Compliance Officer
REC Limited announced a senior management change effective May 17, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Shri Hemant Kumar ceased as Chief Compliance Officer upon completion of his three-year tenure, and Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali, General Manager (Finance), was appointed in his place. Mr. Ali holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and an MBA in Finance.

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REC Limited has announced a change in its senior management personnel effective May 17, 2026. Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company disclosed that Shri Hemant Kumar has ceased to hold the position of Chief Compliance Officer following the completion of his three-year tenure.
Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali has been appointed as the new Chief Compliance Officer, effective May 17, 2026. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Ali served as General Manager (Finance) within the organization. Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Business Administration (Finance). The disclosure regarding relationships between directors was noted as not applicable for this appointment. The intimation was signed by Dinesh Garg, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on behalf of REC Limited.
Management Change Details
The following table summarizes the key details of the senior management transition:
| Particulars: | Cessation | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Reason for Change: | Completion of three year's tenure of Shri Hemant Kumar as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. | Appointment of Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali, General Manager (Finance) as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company |
| Date of Change: | May 17, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| Brief Profile: | Not Applicable | Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Business Administration (Finance). |
| Disclosure of Relationships Between Directors: | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Historical Stock Returns for REC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.64% | -4.47% | -10.03% | -6.46% | -17.49% | +214.79% |
How might Mr. Mohammed Azaz Ali's finance background influence REC Limited's compliance strategy, particularly in managing regulatory risks associated with its large infrastructure lending portfolio?
Given REC Limited's expanding role in financing India's energy transition projects, what new compliance challenges could the incoming Chief Compliance Officer face in the near term?
Will the transition from a dedicated compliance professional to someone with a primary finance background signal a shift in how REC Limited integrates compliance with its financial decision-making processes?


































