Thomas Cook appoints new Chairman, approves ESOP amendments and ₹2.7 crore JV investment
Thomas Cook India appointed Mr. G. Soundarajan as Chairman, approved ESOP scheme changes, increased stock options, and sanctioned a ₹2.7 crore investment in a joint venture company.
The designation of a new Chairman is a significant leadership change, while the ESOP amendments and joint venture investment represent strategic corporate actions that could have a medium-term positive impact on employee motivation and business expansion. The investment amount, while notable, is not exceptionally large for a company of this scale.
The appointment of an experienced Chairman, amendments to ESOP schemes to benefit employees, and a strategic investment in a joint venture for potential growth are all positive developments for the company.
* Thomas Cook (India) Limited's Board of Directors has designated Mr. Gopalakrishnan Soundarajan (DIN: 05242795), a Non-Executive Director, as the Chairman of the Board and the Company, effective from November 12, 2025. * The Board approved amendments to the vesting periods of its ESOP Schemes, including Thomas Cook Employees Stock Option Plan 2013 (ESOP 2013), Thomas Cook Employees Stock Option Scheme 2018 – EXECOM, and Thomas Cook Employees Stock Option Scheme 2024 - EXECOM. * Amendments to the ESOP 2024 - EXECOM were also approved to increase the number of employee stock options from 55,70,000 to 65,70,000 options, subject to shareholder approval. * The Board granted approval to execute an addendum to the Joint Venture Agreement dated September 30, 2024, with Atirath Technologies Private Limited and Indian Horizon Marketing Services Limited. * An investment of up to ₹2.7 crore (Indian Rupees Twenty seven million) in the JV Company was approved, with powers delegated to a Sub-Committee to finalize the investment in tranches.
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