IFGL Refractories Appoints Mihir Prakash Bajoria as New Managing Director
James Leacock McIntosh will cease to be Managing Director of IFGL Refractories on February 28, 2026. Mihir Prakash Bajoria has been appointed as the new Managing Director effective March 1, 2026, for a three-year term. McIntosh will continue as a consultant.
The appointment of a new Managing Director, especially one with prior board experience and familial ties to the executive chairman, can significantly influence the company's strategic direction and operations. The transition is managed with a consultancy role for the outgoing MD, indicating a structured change.
The change in management is a planned succession and includes the continued involvement of the outgoing MD as a consultant. While a change in leadership can introduce uncertainty, the appointment of a known director and the continuity of consultancy suggest a neutral impact.
IFGL Refractories Limited has announced a significant change in its management structure. Mr. James Leacock McIntosh will be stepping down as Managing Director at the close of business hours on February 28, 2026, and will also cease to be a Director of the Company effective March 1, 2026.
Following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in line with earlier succession planning, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Mihir Prakash Bajoria as the new Managing Director. This appointment will be effective from March 1, 2026, for a term of three years, concluding on February 28, 2029. Mr. Bajoria, who is currently a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, is the son of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Shishir Kumar Bajoria. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval as per the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR, 2015.
Mr. McIntosh will continue his association with the company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, IFGL Worldwide Holdings Ltd, as a Consultant for a period of three years starting March 1, 2026. The company has confirmed that Mr. Bajoria is not debarred by any order from the Securities Exchange Board of India or any statutory authority from holding the office of Managing Director.
Mr. Mihir Prakash Bajoria holds a diploma in International Relations, Politics, and Economy from Oxford Brookes University and completed his International Baccalaureate at Sevenoaks School. He has extensive knowledge of the refractory industry and has previously served on the Board of the Company's UK Subsidiary, Monocon International Refractories Ltd, from February 2010 to August 2025, including a tenure as Chairman from 2015. His profile highlights strong leadership, management, and strategic problem-solving skills.
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