Secur Credentials Announces Key Board Changes, Including New Director Appointments and CFO Resignation

Secur Credentials Announces Key Board Changes, Including New Director Appointments and CFO Resignation

Secur Credentials Announces Key Board Changes, Including New Director Appointments and CFO Resignation​

Secur Credentials Ltd., India's first background screening company listed on NSE Emerge, has made several significant changes to its board of directors and senior management following a recent board meeting. The changes include multiple new appointments across various roles, as well as the resignation of key personnel.

Director Changes and Appointments​

The Board approved several director related matters, including promotion and appointment of additional directors.

Mr. Ashish Ramesh Mahendrakar’s designation was changed from Executive Director to Managing Director, effective July 17, 2026. His profile included over 18 years of experience in Accounts, Banking & Finance, having held various senior positions in well-known groups, and possessing a Masters in Management Studies (MMS).

The company appointed three new Additional Directors, effective July 17, 2026:

  • Mr. Yogesh Kumar was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director, liable to retire by rotation. Mr. Kumar's profile highlighted experience in procurement, inventory control, and store management while working at Five Vision Promoters Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ms. Shivi Jindal was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive (Independent) Director for a term of five years. Ms. Jindal holds degrees including Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (HR), and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.).
  • Ms. Gitika Garg was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive (Independent) Director for a term of five years. Ms. Garg has over 10 years of experience as an Academic Counsellor and Science Educator.
  • Ms. Apra Sharma was also appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive (Independent) Director for a term of five years, bringing expertise as a Qualified Company Secretary (ACS).

Financial Leadership and Committee Changes​

The company announced the appointment of Ms. Soni Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective July 17, 2026. Mr. Soni Agarwal has experience in business management, finance, corporate strategy, and administration.

In addition to new appointments, several senior figures resigned:

  • Mr. Ashish Ramesh Mahendrakar tendered his resignation from the office of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect as of July 17, 2026.
  • Mr. Bhimsen Vishwanath Pawar resigned from the office of Executive Director with immediate effect, effective July 15, 2026.
  • Ms. Shivi Jindal and Mr. Shireen Mohd Haneef Khan tendered their resignations as Independent Directors of the Company, effective July 17, 2026.

Board Committees Reconstitution​

The board meeting concluded with the approval of new compositions for various committees:

Audit Committee Composition:
S. No.NamePositionCategory
1Shivi JindalChairpersonNon-Executive -Independent Director
2Apra SharmaMemberNon-Executive -Independent Director
3Ashish Ramesh MahendrakarMemberExecutive Director

Nomination and Remuneration Committee Composition:
S. No.NamePositionCategory
1Shivi JindalChairpersonNon-Executive -Independent Director
2Apra SharmaMemberNon-Executive -Independent Director
3Yogesh KumarMemberNon-Executive (Non-Independent )Director

Stakeholders' Relationship Committee Composition:
S. No.NamePositionCategory
1Apra SharmaChairpersonNon-Executive (Non-Independent )Director
2Gitika GargMemberNon-Executive -Independent Director
3Ashish Ramesh MahendrakarMemberExecutive Director
 

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This news article was written and created by Deepali, and published on IST.
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