Swan Defence Appoints Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as Independent Director
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited appointed Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as an Additional Independent Director, effective March 31, 2026, for a five-year term. Mr. Kannan brings over 40 years of IT industry experience, including a leadership role at TCS. Shareholder approval will be sought via postal ballot.
The appointment of an independent director is a standard governance procedure and is unlikely to have a significant immediate impact on the company's operations or financial performance.
The appointment of an independent director is a routine corporate governance action and does not inherently carry positive or negative financial implications based on the provided information.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (formerly Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited) announced the appointment of Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan (DIN: 06551104) as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Director. This appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is effective from 31st March, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Kannan is not related to any of the current directors and has not been debarred from holding directorship by any authority.
Mr. Kannan brings extensive experience to the board, having retired from TCS as Vice President and Head of Global Alliances. He has over 40 years in the IT industry and has held various positions in India and abroad. He currently serves on the boards of AiQOD, Mitraa, Amitech, Manisha Soft Solutions, and Pillar Rocks, and acts as an advisor to Check Point, Krya, Method Hub, and Mitraa Deep Tech. He holds a postgraduate degree in Management with a specialization in Systems and Marketing from Bajaj Institute of Management, Mumbai. He was also part of the Proposal Approval Committee of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) from 2016 to 2024.
The company will circulate a Postal Ballot Notice to seek shareholder approval for Mr. Kannan's appointment as an Independent Director. The notice, dated 31st March, 2026, will propose a Special Resolution for approval through remote e-voting.
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