RHIM Shareholders Approve Pankaj Malhan as MD & CEO for 5 Years
Shareholders of RHI Magnesita India Limited approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Malhan as Managing Director & CEO. His term is for five years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. Mr. Malhan has three decades of experience in steel and manufacturing sectors and holds an XLRI Business Management qualification.
The appointment of a key leadership role for a five-year term can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic direction and operational performance.
The appointment of a seasoned leader like Mr. Pankaj Malhan as MD & CEO for a significant term is a positive development for the company.
RHI Magnesita India Limited (RHIM) announced that its shareholders, during the 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 29, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Malhan as a Director of the Company. He will also serve as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five years, commencing from July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2031.
Mr. Malhan brings extensive leadership experience spanning three decades in the steel, manufacturing, industrial materials, and infrastructure sectors. He has a proven track record in driving growth, operational excellence, and business transformation. Previously, he served as Executive Director-Odisha at Jindal Steel, where he played a significant role in enhancing operational performance and growth initiatives. He also led the Sales and Marketing function for Jindal Steel. Mr. Malhan holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Instrumentation and Control from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar and a Post Graduate qualification in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He has received accolades such as the CEO of the Year Award by ASSOCHAM (2019) and Business Leader of the Year—Manufacturing by ET Now (2020). He has also served on the Boards of JSW Steel Coated Products Limited, ESL Steel Limited, and Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited. Mr. Malhan is not related to any existing directors of the Company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any authority.
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