Hindustan Zinc Appoints Dr. Yogesh Attray as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director
Hindustan Zinc Limited has appointed Dr. Yogesh Attray as an additional Non-Executive Independent Director. The appointment, effective August 14, 2026, is for a term of three years. Dr. Attray is an educationist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in administration and agriculture.
The appointment of an independent director is a standard governance procedure and is unlikely to have a significant immediate impact on the company's operations or financial performance.
The appointment of a new director is a routine corporate governance event and does not inherently carry positive or negative financial implications.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) announced the appointment of Dr. Yogesh Attray (DIN - 07654847) as a non-official part-time Director on its Board. This appointment was conveyed by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, via an order dated August 14, 2026, for a period of three years from the notification date or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Subsequently, the Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Dr. Attray as an additional Director, designated as Non-Executive Independent Director. This resolution was passed by circulation on August 15, 2026, at 02:40 PM IST, effective August 14, 2026, in line with the Ministry of Mines' order.
The company confirmed that Dr. Attray meets the independence criteria as per the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations, and is not barred from holding a directorship by any regulatory authority. Dr. Attray brings over two decades of experience in education, administration, social development, and agriculture. He is the Chairman of Bhartiya Prashikshan Sansthan and owns Attray Organics Farmhouse. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and is not related to any existing Directors of the Company.
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