Storage Technologies appoints Syed Azeem as CEO, Sk Samim Riaz as CFO
- Syed Azeem appointed CEO and reappointed whole-time director
- Sk Samim Riaz appointed CFO effective November 2, 2026
- Hanif Abdul Gaffar Khatri reappointed chairman and executive director
- Three new independent directors added to the board
- ABM & Associates and MUV & Co retained as auditors

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Storage Technologies & Automation Storage Technologies & Automation appointed Syed Azeem as chief executive officer and Sk Samim Riaz as chief financial officer. The appointments take effect on November 2, 2026.
The board approved the management changes in a meeting held on September 1, 2026. The company also recommended the reappointment of several directors at its ensuing annual general meeting.
Key Management Appointments
Syed Azeem will serve as CEO for a two-year term ending November 1, 2028. He is also being reappointed as a whole-time director for a three-year term from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2029. Azeem holds 7,20,000 equity shares in the company.
Sk Samim Riaz joins as CFO effective November 2, 2026. Riaz brings over 22 years of experience in financial management, treasury, and working capital management. He has managed the finance function at the company since April 2017.
Board Reappointments
The board recommended the reappointment of the following directors liable to retire by rotation:
- Syed Azeem
- Hanif Abdul Gaffar Khatri
Hanif Abdul Gaffar Khatri is also being reappointed as executive director and chairman for a two-year term from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2028.
Mohammad Arif Abdul Gaffar Dor is being reappointed as managing director for a two-year term from November 2, 2026, to November 1, 2028. He holds 13,50,000 equity shares.
New Independent Directors
The board recommended the appointment of three non-executive independent directors for their first three-year terms commencing September 26, 2026:
- Bhagya M.G. (Non-executive Independent Woman Director)
- A. Harsha (Non-executive Independent Woman Director)
- Mizar Udaya Bhandary (Non-executive Independent Director)
Other Whole-Time Directors
The following individuals are being reappointed as whole-time directors for a three-year term from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2029:
- Khasim Sait (holds 9,00,000 shares)
- Numaan Khasim (holds 5,40,000 shares)
- Afzal Hussain (holds 7,20,000 shares)
Khasim Sait is the father of Afzal Hussain and Numaan Khasim. Mohammad Arif Abdul Gaffar Dor is the brother of Hanif Abdul Gaffar Khatri.
Auditors
The board reappointed ABM & Associates as secretarial auditor for FY27. It also approved M/s MUV & Co as internal auditors for the same fiscal year.
Historical Stock Returns for Storage Technologies & Automation
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| +4.65% | 0.0% | +0.60% | -20.45% | -53.55% | 0.0% |
How will the new leadership team's strategy address competitive pressures in the storage automation sector over the next two years?
What specific financial restructuring or capital allocation plans is CFO Sk Samim Riaz expected to implement given his 22 years of treasury experience?
How might the appointment of three new independent directors, including two women, impact corporate governance standards and stakeholder confidence?


































