String Metaverse appoints Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi as Chairman
String Metaverse Limited has appointed Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Chairman effective June 2, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Ghanshyam Das effective May 28, 2026, and Mr. Arvind Jadhav effective June 2, 2026. The company also reconstituted its Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

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String Metaverse Limited has appointed Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi as the Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Chairman of the Company effective June 2, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board of Directors also accepted the resignations of Mr. Ghanshyam Das and Mr. Arvind Jadhav from their respective positions. The company communicated these changes to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Ghanshyam Das resigned as Chairman & Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) effective May 28, 2026, due to personal reasons. Mr. Arvind Jadhav resigned as Independent Director effective June 2, 2026, citing personal and professional reasons. The disclosures regarding these cessations were enclosed as Annexure 1 and Annexure 2 respectively.
Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi (DIN: 00009790) brings over 37 years of experience across banking, NBFCs, and capital markets. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with a Doctorate in finance and commerce. His profile indicates he is not related to any other director of the company and is not debarred from holding the office of director by SEBI or any other authority.
The Board also approved the reconstitution of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee effective June 2, 2026. The committee comprises Mr. Sarat Kumar Malik as Chairperson, and Mr. Deenadayal Tripurasetty and Mr. Prathipati Parthasarathi as members.
The following table summarizes the changes in the Board of Directors:
| Particulars | Name | Designation | Date of Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessation | Mr. Ghanshyam Das | Chairman & Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) | May 28, 2026 | Resignation due to personal reasons |
| Cessation | Mr. Arvind Jadhav | Independent Director | June 2, 2026 | Resignation due to personal & professional reasons |
| Appointment | Dr. Sethurathnam Ravi | Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) & Chairman | June 2, 2026 | Appointment subject to shareholder approval |
How will Dr. Ravi's extensive background in capital markets influence String Metaverse's strategic direction in the coming years?
What specific factors will determine shareholder approval for the new Chairman, and are there any anticipated oppositions?
Will the company appoint a replacement for the Independent Director position vacated by Mr. Jadhav to maintain board balance?
































