Hindustan Zinc Appoints Dr. Yogesh Attray as Non-Executive Independent Director
Hindustan Zinc Limited has appointed Dr. Yogesh Attray as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The appointment is effective from August 14, 2026, for a three-year term. Dr. Attray brings extensive experience in education, administration, and agriculture.
The appointment of a 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 signal a positive or negative change in the company's performance or outlook.
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, conveyed by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is effective from August 14, 2026, for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Subsequently, the Board of Directors, acting on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved Dr. Attray's appointment 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, aligning with the Ministry of Mines' order.
The company confirms that Dr. Attray meets the independence criteria as per the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations and is not debarred from holding a directorship by any authority. Dr. Attray brings over two decades of experience in education, administration, social development, and agriculture, holding a Ph.D. in Political Science and serving as Chairman of Bhartiya Prashikshan Sansthan and owner of Attray Organics Farmhouse. He is not related to any other Directors of the Company.
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