Thomas Cook India: Board designates Gopalakrishnan Soundarajan as Chairman; Approves ESOP amendments & JV investment
Thomas Cook India's board appointed Gopalakrishnan Soundarajan as Chairman, approved ESOP amendments, and investment in JV Company.
The changes in leadership and ESOP schemes, along with the JV investment, are likely to have a moderate impact on the company's strategy and operations.
The announcement includes positive news such as the appointment of a new chairman and approval of ESOP amendments and investment in a joint venture.
* Mr. Gopalakrishnan Soundarajan designated as Chairman of the Board and the Company effective 12 November 2025. * Amendments to ESOP Schemes approved, subject to shareholder approval, including: * Changes in vesting period for Thomas Cook Employees Stock Option Plan 2013 (ESOP 2013), ESOP 2018 – EXECOM, and ESOP 2024 – EXECOM. * Increase in number of employee stock options under the ESOP 2024 – EXECOM scheme. * Approved investment up to ₹2.70 crore in JV Company (Indian Horizon Marketing Services Limited) through various applicable modes and delegated powers to the Sub-Committee of the Board to approve the investment in one or more tranches.
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