Manappuram Finance Board Reshuffle: 6 Directors Resign, 6 New Directors Appointed
Manappuram Finance's Board saw major changes on May 5, 2026. Six independent directors resigned, including Mr. Abhijit Sen and Ms. Pratima Ram. Six new directors were appointed, including Mr. Rishi Mandawat and Ms. Rosemary Sebastian. Dr. Sumitha Nandan becomes Vice-Chairperson, and Mr. Buvanesh Tharashankar is the new CFO.
The change in a substantial number of directors, including the appointment of new promoters and key management personnel, can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic direction and governance.
The announcement details significant board changes due to a change in control and promoter status, which is a routine corporate action following such events. While there are many appointments and resignations, the core reason is a pre-agreed reconstitution of the board.
Manappuram Finance Limited announced significant changes in its Board of Directors following a meeting held on May 5, 2026. The company noted the acquisition of control by BC Asia Investments XXV Limited and BC Asia Investments XIV Limited, who have become promoters.
In line with the terms of the securities subscription and shareholders' agreements, six Non-Executive Independent Directors have resigned: Mr. Abhijit Sen, Ms. Pratima Ram, Ms. V P Seemandini, Mr. T C Suseel Kumar, Mr. Edodiyil Kunhiraman Bharat Bhushan, and Mr. Sankaran Nair Rajagopal. Their resignations are effective from May 5, 2026.
Concurrently, the Board has approved the appointment of six new directors, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Rishi Mandawat and Mr. Ashish Arvind Kotecha have been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, nominated by the Investors. Additionally, Ms. Rosemary Sebastian, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Rathanchand, Mr. Vijayaraghavan Balaji, and Mr. Rakesh Induprasad Bhatt have been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors, each for a term of five years effective May 5, 2026.
Further changes include the re-designation of Dr. Sumitha Nandan from Executive Director to Executive Director and Vice-Chairperson, effective May 5, 2026. Mrs. Bindu A.L. has been redesignated from Chief Financial Officer to Head, Finance Center of Excellence and AI, ceasing to be Key Managerial Personnel. Mr. Buvanesh Tharashankar has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, retaining his role as Group Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, also effective May 5, 2026.
The Board meeting commenced at 9:00 AM and concluded at 10:20 AM on May 5, 2026.
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