Kimia Biosciences Ltd Reports Board Changes, Director Appointments, and Key Officer Changes
Kimia Biosciences Ltd announced several key changes following its Board of Directors meeting held on April 4, 2026. The company welcomed two new Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors and updated its key managerial personnel and committee structures.The Board meeting also noted the cessation of Mr. Jagdeep Dhawan as an Independent Director and the resignation of Ms. Pallavi Garg from the role of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. Subsequently, Mr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey was appointed as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel).
New Director Appointments
Two individuals were appointed as Additional Directors (Non-Executive Independent Directors), effective April 4, 2026, for a term of five years, subject to subsequent shareholder approval.Mr. Avinash Prabhat (DIN: 10997441) was appointed as an Additional Director. Mr. Prabhat, aged 30 years, is a Company Secretary by profession and possesses over five years of experience in Corporate Law, Companies Act, and SEBI Laws. He currently serves as an Independent Director at Cranex Limited. Mr. Prabhat has no reported relationship with any Director on the Board of the Company and holds no shares in the company.
Ms. Reema Goyal (DIN: 11266730) was also appointed as an Additional Director. Ms. Goyal, aged 31 years, is a Company Secretary in Practice by profession, with over five years of experience in Corporate Law and SEBI Laws. Her professional experience includes serving as a Professional Director at InfosPireCompLAWiance Advisory Private Limited and founding Reema Goyal & Associates. Ms. Goyal confirmed no relationship with any Director on the Board and does not hold any shares in the company.
Committee Reconstitution
The Board confirmed the reconstitution of several committees, listing the following members:| Committee Name | Members |
|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Sameer Goel - Director (Executive), Avinash Prabhat - Independent Director, Reema Goyal - Independent Woman Director |
| Nomination & Remuneration Committee | Sameer Goel - Director (Executive) (Member only), Avinash Prabhat - Independent Director, Reema Goyal - Independent Woman Director |
| Stakeholders Relationship Committee | Sameer Goel - Director (Executive) (Member only), Avinash Prabhat - Independent Director, Reema Goyal - Independent Director |
| Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | Sameer Goel - Director (Executive), Chairman; Avinash Prabhat - Independent Director; Reema Goyal - Independent Director |
Changes in Directorate and Officer Roles
The Board recorded the following departures and appointments:- Director Cessation: The Board noted the completion of tenure of Mr. Jagdeep Dhawan (DIN: 00778235), who ceased to be a Director effective March 28, 2026.
- Company Secretary Resignation: The Board took note of the resignation of Ms. Pallavi Garg, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, effective April 3, 2026.
- New Appointment: Mr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey (M. No. F12457) was approved for appointment as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel), effective April 4, 2026. Mr. Pandey is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India since 2012 and has over ten years of experience in SEBI, LODR, Corporate Laws, Drafting, and Legal Compliances.
Following the appointment of Mr. Pandey, the Board also authorized him to act as the Key Managerial Personnel for determining the materiality of events and making requisite disclosures to the Stock Exchanges.
The meeting commenced at 4:30 p.m. and concluded at 5 p.m.
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