Motilal Oswal Financial Services Appoints 4 New Directors to Strengthen Board and Governance
Motilal Oswal Financial Services appointed four new directors, including Mr. Pratik Oswal and Mr. Vaibhav Agrawal from the Promoter Group, and independent directors Mr. Conrad D’Souza and Mr. Ashok Kumar P Kothari, effective November 1, 2025.
The addition of four directors, including two from the promoter group and two highly experienced independent directors, is a strategic move to enhance leadership, oversight, and governance, which has a medium-term positive impact on the company's operational and strategic direction.
The appointment of experienced professionals, including next-generation promoter members and seasoned independent directors, is expected to bolster the company's strategic leadership, corporate governance framework, and long-term growth trajectory.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) announced the appointment of four new directors to its Board, effective November 1, 2025, subject to shareholder and necessary regulatory approvals. These appointments are intended to strengthen strategic leadership, governance, and business continuity. * Promoter Group Appointments: * Mr. Pratik Oswal, son of Mr. Motilal Oswal (Co-Founder, Promoter, and Managing Director & CEO), has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. * Mr. Vaibhav Agrawal, son of Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal (Co-Founder, Promoter & Non-Executive Chairman), has also been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Both bring experience in asset management and alternate investment platforms. * Independent Director Appointments: * Mr. Joseph Conrad Agnelo D’Souza (Mr. Conrad D’Souza), a senior HDFC Group veteran with 4 decades of experience, has been appointed as an Independent Director for a first term of 3 years (November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2028). * Mr. Ashok Kumar P Kothari, a senior IRS officer with 3 decades of distinguished career, has also been appointed as an Independent Director for a first term of 3 years (November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2028). These appointments aim to enhance corporate governance and bring extensive experience in strategy, treasury, lending, taxation, and regulatory affairs.
Mr. Motilal Oswal, Co-founder and CEO of MOFSL, expressed his delight in welcoming the next generation of the Promoter Group, highlighting their values, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. He also welcomed the independent directors, stating that their leadership, integrity, and domain expertise would add immense value to the company's governance processes and strategic direction. Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal and Mr. Motilal Oswal will continue in their current roles.
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