Saint-Gobain Sekurit appoints Vidya Shankar as CFO from August 10
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Ltd has appointed Ms. Vidya Shankar as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel effective August 10, 2026, following the resignation of Mr. Senthil Nathan Seetharama Gurukkal effective August 7, 2026. Ms. Shankar, a Chartered cum Cost Accountant with over 16 years of experience in the Saint-Gobain Group, previously held roles including Head Treasury and Financial Services. The Board approved the changes on June 18, 2026.

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Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Ltd has appointed Ms. Vidya Shankar as its Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective August 10, 2026. The Board approved the appointment based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee. Ms. Shankar brings over 16 years of experience within the Saint-Gobain Group to the role.
Ms. Vidya Shankar is a Chartered cum Cost Accountant with Membership Nos. ICAI 207180 and ICMAI 44293. She began her career with the group in 2009 at Grindwell Norton Limited (GNO), handling accounting for South-based operations. She subsequently led Business Finance for the Ceramics and Plastics division of GNO and served as Senior Manager General Ledger. In that capacity, she was instrumental in consolidating the General Ledger vertical under the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) for the India Region. Her previous roles include Head Treasury and Financial Services and Head – FSSC for the India Region. Before joining the group, she was associated with PKF Sridhar & Santhanam, Samsonite India Pvt Ltd, and the Landmark group. The company confirmed she is not related to any Directors or Key Managerial Personnel.
The appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Senthil Nathan Seetharama Gurukkal as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel. The Board accepted his resignation, which is effective from the close of business hours on August 7, 2026. Mr. Gurukkal cited personal family reasons for his departure and confirmed there were no other material reasons for the resignation.
The Board meeting to consider these changes commenced at 2:50 p.m. and concluded at 3:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026. The disclosures were made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Management Changes
| Particulars | Name | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resignation | Mr. Senthil Nathan Seetharama Gurukkal | August 7, 2026 | Personal family reasons |
| Appointment | Ms. Vidya Shankar | August 10, 2026 | Board approval |
Historical Stock Returns for Saint Gobain Sekurit
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.51% | +6.34% | +26.26% | +26.60% | +25.89% | +100.15% |
How will Ms. Shankar's extensive experience with the Saint-Gobain Group influence the company's financial strategy and cost optimization efforts?
What impact will this leadership transition have on Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's ongoing projects and financial reporting timelines?
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