Xpro India Board Appoints Girish Behal as Managing Director
Xpro India Limited's Board of Directors approved the appointment of Sri Girish Behal as Managing Director for a three-year term starting January 1, 2027, pending member approval. Ms. Suhana Murshed was re-appointed as an Independent Director for five years effective July 20, 2026. The meeting was held on May 20, 2026.

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Xpro India Limited ’s Board of Directors convened a meeting on May 20, 2026, to approve key leadership appointments. The Board approved the appointment of Sri Girish Behal as a Director and Managing Director of the company for a period of three years, effective from January 1, 2027. This appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members. For the intervening period, Sri Behal will be re-designated as Managing Director (Designate) & CEO.
Sri Girish Behal currently serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the company. He brings approximately 25 years of global experience in the chemical and polymer industries. His previous roles include serving as the Business Head – Polyester Films & Specialty Polymers at Ester Industries Limited. He is a member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and holds a post-graduate management degree from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.
The Board also approved the re-appointment of Ms. Suhana Murshed as an Independent Director for a second term. Her tenure will span five consecutive years, effective from July 20, 2026, to July 19, 2031. Ms. Murshed is a seasoned legal professional with over nineteen years of expertise in mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, and strategic alliances. She is a Partner at Aquilaw LLP and holds a Master's Degree in Law from King's College London.
Key Appointments
The following table summarizes the details of the appointments approved by the Board:
| Appointee | Role | Tenure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Girish Behal | Managing Director | 3 Years | January 1, 2027 |
| Ms. Suhana Murshed | Independent Director | 5 Years | July 20, 2026 |
The company confirmed that neither Sri Girish Behal nor Ms. Suhana Murshed is related to any of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or Promoters of the company. Furthermore, both individuals are not debarred from holding directorship by any SEBI order or other authority. The Board meeting commenced at 1:45 p.m. and concluded at 6:30 p.m. on the same day.
Historical Stock Returns for Xpro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.37% | +4.73% | +10.23% | +12.74% | -3.92% | +1,277.71% |
How might Sri Girish Behal's background in polyester films and specialty polymers shape Xpro India's strategic direction and product portfolio expansion over his three-year tenure?
What impact could Ms. Suhana Murshed's M&A and private equity expertise have on Xpro India's potential acquisition strategy or capital-raising activities through 2031?
How will the leadership transition period between now and January 1, 2027, during which Sri Behal serves as MD (Designate) & CEO, affect operational decision-making and investor confidence?


































