Swan Defence to seek shareholder approval for appointment of Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as Independent Director
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited is seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The e-voting period for this resolution is from April 20, 2026, to May 19, 2026. Mr. Kannan brings extensive experience in the IT industry.
The appointment of an independent director is a standard corporate governance practice and is unlikely to have a significant immediate impact on the company's operations or financial performance.
The announcement is a routine corporate action to appoint a director, which is a standard governance procedure. It does not contain any information that would significantly impact the company's financial performance or market position in a positive or negative way.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited has announced the dispatch of a Postal Ballot Notice to its members for seeking approval on a special business. The notice, sent electronically to members whose email IDs were registered as of April 10, 2026, pertains to the appointment of Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan as a Non-Executive Independent Director.
The e-voting period for this resolution will commence on April 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and conclude on May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. KFin Technologies Limited has been engaged to provide the e-voting facility. The results of the postal ballot are expected to be declared on or before May 21, 2026.
Mr. Jayaramakrishnan Kannan, with DIN 06551104, has been appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director effective March 31, 2026, for an initial term of five years, concluding on March 30, 2031. He brings approximately 40 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, including over 30 years with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he held various leadership positions. His expertise includes strategic alliances, business development, client relationship management, technology consulting, and corporate strategy. The appointment requires shareholder approval via a special resolution.
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