Chemplast Sanmar Appoints New CFO and Company Secretary Effective April 1, 2026
Chemplast Sanmar Limited announced the appointment of Mr. A R Balaji as Chief Financial Officer and Mr. P Srinivasan as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, both effective April 1, 2026. This follows the resignation of the current CFO, Mr. N Muralidharan, and Company Secretary, Mr. M Raman, on March 31, 2026, due to role realignments. The company also authorized key personnel for disclosures.
Changes in key managerial positions like CFO and Company Secretary can have a medium-term impact on the company's operations, strategic direction, and corporate governance. The extensive experience of the new appointees suggests a smooth transition.
The announcement details routine changes in key managerial personnel, including appointments and resignations, which are typical corporate events. There is no significant positive or negative financial or operational information presented.
Chemplast Sanmar Limited announced changes in its Key Managerial Personnel following a Board Meeting held on March 20, 2026. The company stated that Mr. N Muralidharan, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. M Raman, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, will be stepping down from their respective positions effective from the close of business hours on March 31, 2026, due to a realignment of responsibilities.
Concurrently, the Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. A R Balaji as the new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Balaji, aged 60, holds a Post-Graduation degree in Financial Management and an Executive Master of Business Administration. He brings approximately 40 years of experience in Corporate Finance and Treasury, having previously held significant roles within The Sanmar Group and the Archean Group.
Furthermore, Mr. P Srinivasan has been appointed as the new Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, also effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Srinivasan, aged 60, is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and possesses over two decades of experience in corporate governance and compliance. He has been associated with Chemplast Sanmar since October 2021 and previously served as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of TVS Srichakra Limited.
The Board also authorized Mr. S Ganeshkumar (Managing Director), Mr. A R Balaji (Chief Financial Officer), and Mr. P Srinivasan (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) under Regulation 30(5) of SEBI Listing Regulations to determine the materiality of an event/information and make disclosures to the Stock Exchanges, effective April 1, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 5:15 P.M and concluded at 5:30 P.M.
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