Mumbai, January 11, 2026 – Indian Oil Corporation Limited announced changes across its senior management team, with the induction and role realignment of several executives at the corporate office, refinery headquarters, state offices, and business development units. The changes bring experienced leaders into key operational, strategic, and functional roles across the organisation.
The appointments span core areas such as health, safety and environment, human resources, projects, operations, finance, corporate strategy, marketing, petrochemicals, and state-level leadership, strengthening Indian Oil’s management depth across its nationwide operations.
Senior Management Appointments and Profiles
| Name | Designation | Experience Snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| Manas Ranjan Dwibedy | Executive Director (H,S&E), Corporate Office | Fire and Safety Engineer with over 35 years of experience across safety engineering, operations, HSE, technical services, and consultancy |
| Prakash Abraham | Executive Director (Employee Relations), Corporate Office | HR professional with more than 33 years of experience in human resources |
| Sanjib Biswas | Director (MO-LPG), OISD, Noida | Industrial Engineer with over 31 years of experience in LPG marketing and safety oversight |
| G. R. K. Murthy | Executive Director (Projects), Refineries HQ | Mechanical Engineer with more than 31 years of experience in refinery projects and maintenance |
| R. R. Raje | Executive Director (HR), Refineries HQ | HR officer with over 33 years of experience in human resources |
| Samarendra Nath Jha | Executive Director (CC & Branding), Corporate Office | Electrical Engineer with over 31 years of experience across refinery utilities, maintenance, inspection, and HR |
| R. Ravichandran | Executive Director (Operations), Marketing Head Office | Electronics and Electrical Engineer with over 31 years of experience in supplies and operations |
| Sarvesh Kumar | Executive Director (Hydrotreating & Technical Services), R&D Centre | Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in hydroprocessing, refinery technology, catalysts, and alternative energy |
| Nitin Bhatnagar | Executive Director & State Head, AOD State Office | Mechanical Engineer with over 29 years of experience in supplies and operations |
| B. Navnith | Executive Director (Corporate Strategy), Corporate Office | Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in technical services, international trade, production, and strategy |
| A. K. Samantaray | Executive Director & State Head, Bihar State Office | Mechanical Engineer with over 31 years of experience in LPG marketing |
| Rajiv Sreshta | Executive Director & State Head, Uttar Pradesh State Office II | MBA in Marketing with over 30 years of experience across institutional business, retail sales, marketing strategy, and corporate planning |
| Sumit Basu | Executive Director (Polymer), BD CO | Polymer technologist with over 16 years of experience in petrochemicals and business development |
| Sanjay Bhandari | Executive Director & State Head, Uttar Pradesh State Office I | MBA and LLB with over 33 years of experience in retail sales, aviation, and institutional business |
| Puneet Agarwal | Executive Director (Business Development), BD CO | MBA in Marketing with over 30 years of experience across petrochemicals, retail sales, marketing, and new business |
| Saroj Kant Roy | Executive Director (PC–Aromatics & Chemicals), BD CO | Mechanical Engineer with over 33 years of experience in petrochemicals, supplies, retail sales, and institutional business |
| Nitin Kumar | Executive Director (Corporate Finance & Treasury), Corporate Office | Finance professional with over 29 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, planning, and strategy |
| Madhavi B. Patra | Executive Director (Internal Audit), Corporate Office | Finance officer with over 31 years of experience in finance and audit |
| Girish Ranjan | Executive Director (Marketing Secretariat), Marketing Head Office | Mechanical Engineer with over 28 years of experience in retail sales, LPG, and international marketing |
About the Company
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is India’s largest integrated energy company, engaged in refining, pipeline transportation, and marketing of petroleum products, as well as petrochemicals, gas, and alternative energy solutions. The company is listed on Indian stock exchanges and operates an extensive national footprint across refineries, terminals, depots, and retail outlets.Source:
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