CDSL Appoints Nayana Ovalekar as Executive Director for Vertical 2
CDSL's Board approved Nayana Ovalekar's appointment as Executive Director for Vertical 2 for five years, effective June 19, 2026, to June 18, 2031. She will also continue as Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer. The appointment is subject to shareholder ratification.
The appointment of an Executive Director is a significant governance event for the company, impacting its leadership structure and regulatory oversight.
The appointment of an experienced professional to a key executive role is generally viewed positively for the company's governance and operational oversight.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on June 19, 2026. The Governing Board approved the appointment of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar as Executive Director for Vertical 2 (Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management, and Investor Grievances). This appointment is for a term of five years, effective from June 19, 2026, to June 18, 2031, subject to shareholder ratification.
In addition to her new role, Smt. Ovalekar will continue to hold the position of Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer under the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, until a new incumbent is appointed. She has been a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the Indian securities market infrastructure ecosystem, specializing in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and investor protection. She is a Commerce graduate and a qualified Company Secretary.
The Board Meeting commenced at 5:40 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 5:50 P.M. (IST). The company also attached Annexure-1 detailing the particulars of the event and Annexure-A providing a brief profile of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar.
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