STL Networks Appoints Chandrasekhara Rao Battula as Interim CEO, Notes Resignation of Pankaj Malik
STL Networks Limited's Board accepted the resignation of Whole Time Director, Mr. Pankaj Malik, effective June 10, 2026. The company appointed Mr. Chandrasekhara Rao Battula as Additional Director and Interim CEO for a one-year term, subject to member approval. Mr. Battula brings over 23 years of experience.
Changes in key management positions, especially the CEO, can have a substantial impact on a company's strategic direction and operational execution. The appointment of an interim CEO suggests a period of transition that warrants close observation.
The announcement details a change in leadership, including a resignation and an appointment. While these are significant events, they do not inherently signal a positive or negative shift in the company's financial or operational performance.
STL Networks Limited announced significant changes in its leadership following a Board Meeting held on June 10, 2026.
The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Pankaj Malik from his position as Whole Time Director, effective at the close of business hours on June 10, 2026. Mr. Malik will continue to serve the company for a transition period of three months to ensure business continuity. Consequent to his resignation, he has also stepped down from his roles in the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and Authorization and Allotment Committee.
In a key development, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Chandrasekhara Rao Battula as an Additional Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer, designated as Whole Time Director and Key Managerial Personnel. This appointment is for a term of one year, effective from the date of allotment of his Director Identification Number (DIN), subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Battula brings over 23 years of experience in the telecommunications, government, public sector, healthcare, and defence sectors, with a background in MBA from Sikkim Manipal University. He was previously associated with Invenia, leading their System Integration business and Sales, and has held positions at Ericsson India Limited, UTStarcom, Reliance Infocomm, and Sterlite Technologies Limited.
Following Mr. Battula's appointment, the Board also approved the reconstitution of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and Authorization and Allotment Committee. Mr. Battula has been appointed as a member to each of these committees.
The Board meeting commenced at 08:15 p.m. and concluded at 08:50 p.m.
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