GNFC Appoints Sanjeev Kumar as Director and Managing Director
GNFC appointed Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS as Director and Managing Director, effective September 09, 2026. His tenure is subject to member approval and a maximum of five years. Shri Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS has ceased his role as Managing Director and Director.
The appointment of a Managing Director is a significant leadership change that can influence the company's strategic direction and operational management, thus having a medium-term impact.
The appointment of a new Managing Director is a routine management change and does not inherently indicate a positive or negative shift in the company's performance or outlook.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GNFC) announced the appointment of Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IAS (DIN: 03600655) as a Director and as the Managing Director, designated as Key Managerial Personnel. The Board of Directors approved this appointment on September 16, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar's appointment is effective from September 09, 2026, the date he assumed charge. He will hold office until further orders from the Government of Gujarat, with a maximum tenure of five years. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Company's members through a postal ballot. The company also noted the cessation of Shri Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS as the Managing Director and Director, effective September 09, 2026.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is a 1998-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Gujarat cadre and currently serves as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He holds a B.Tech. (Hons.) from IIT Kharagpur and an M.P.A. from the University of Minnesota, USA. With over 28 years of experience in public administration, he has worked across various sectors including finance, energy, petrochemicals, and environmental governance, and has held significant positions in different government departments and state PSUs.
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