BPCL Announces Senior Management Changes with 5 New Executive Director Promotions
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited announced senior management changes with the superannuation of Executive Director Anilkumar P. from the Biofuels division on January 31st, 2026. The company simultaneously promoted five employees to Executive Director positions effective February 1st, 2026, across key business units including QCC, E&P, Consumer Retailing, Industrial & Commercial, and Gas divisions. The new appointees bring diverse educational backgrounds and extensive operational experience across various segments of BPCL's business operations.
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced significant changes in its senior management structure, informing stock exchanges about key personnel transitions under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Executive Director Superannuation
The company reported that Shri Anilkumar P., Executive Director I/C (Biofuels), superannuated from the services of the company on January 31st, 2026. This marks the end of his tenure in the biofuels division leadership role.
New Executive Director Appointments
Effective February 1st, 2026, BPCL promoted five employees to Executive Director positions, representing one level below the Board of Directors. The appointments span across critical business units and operational divisions.
| Executive Director | Business Unit | Educational Background |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Dhanapal S | QCC | B.E Civil Engineering from ACCET, Karaikudi |
| Shri Manoj K | E&P | B.Tech Electrical Engineering from Government Engineering College, Trichur |
| Shri Akash Tiwari | Consumer Retailing | M.A History, MBA International Business (IIFT), Diploma Business Management (IMT) |
| Shri Manoj Menon | Industrial & Commercial | P.G Diploma Marketing (RPICM Mumbai), M.Sc. Physics |
| Shri Rouf Mohd Khan | Gas | P.G Diploma Executive Management (SPJIMR), B.E Civil Engineering (NIT Trichy) |
Professional Experience and Expertise
The newly appointed Executive Directors bring extensive experience across various operational segments:
Operations and Quality Control: Shri Dhanapal S has handled diverse roles in HRS, LPG operations including State Head, Territory Manager positions, and Quality Control Wing responsibilities.
Exploration and Production: Shri Manoj K brings experience from LPG Territory Management, Territory Coordination, LPG Operations, CPO (Marketing), and E&P divisions.
Consumer and Retail Operations: Shri Akash Tiwari has managed Aviation, Retail, served as CEO at BSSPL on deputation, and handled I&C, Lubes, and Consumer Retailing segments.
Industrial and Commercial Segments: Shri Manoj Menon has experience across Retail operations, LPG Territory Management, LPG Sales, and Industrial & Commercial divisions.
Gas Business Unit: Shri Rouf Mohd Khan has worked across E&P, Retail, and Gas BU operations, bringing comprehensive understanding of the gas value chain.
Additional Senior Appointments
The management restructuring also includes appointments in specialized roles and subsidiary operations:
| Position | Executive | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Director (Commercial), IGL | Shri Mohit Bhatia | Export/Import Management, LPG Sales, Retail Operations |
| BPREP | Shri Naveen Chander K | Mechanical Engineering, Refinery Operations |
| Mumbai Refinery | Shri Das K K | Chemical Engineering, Refinery Management |
These appointments reflect BPCL's strategic focus on strengthening leadership across its core business segments including refining, marketing, exploration, and retail operations. The diverse educational backgrounds and operational experience of the new Executive Directors position the company to enhance its operational efficiency across multiple business verticals.
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Petroleum
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.69% | +3.68% | -2.03% | +7.40% | +40.77% | +84.22% |
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