Thermax Approves Re-appointment of Dr. Ravi Shankar Gopinath as Non-Executive Independent Director
Thermax Limited has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Ravi Shankar Gopinath as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The decision was made by the company's shareholders at the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Dr. Gopinath has been re-appointed for a second term spanning five consecutive years. His new tenure is set to run from November 10, 2026, until November 9, 2031.
The AGM meeting saw the approval of this re-appointment, securing Dr. Gopinath's role for the extended period.
Director Profile and Experience
Dr. Ravi Shankar Gopinath possesses extensive experience in technology strategy and leadership roles. He is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at AVEVA plc, which is a FTSE listed software company.Prior to joining AVEVA, he was the Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric Software. His background includes leading up the charge at Invensys, where he served as President of Invensys Software after its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2014.
Dr. Gopinath's career began in 1994 when he joined Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Research Scientist. He eventually took on the leadership roles of Global Engineering business and Manufacturing practice at TCS before leaving in 2006. Subsequently, he held the positions of MD & CEO at Geometric Ltd. from 2006 to 2009, followed by his tenure at Invensys.
A quick look at Dr. Gopinath's professional details is provided below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Role | Chief Strategy Officer at AVEVA plc |
| Previous Roles | Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric Software; President of Invensys Software |
| Key Career Start | Research Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services in 1994 |
| Education | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York and M. Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
Dr. Gopinath is not related to any other Director on the Board of Thermax Limited. Furthermore, he has been confirmed as not being debarred from holding the office of a Director by SEBI or any other relevant authority.
THERMAX Stock Price Movement
Thermax Limited shares today edged higher to settle at ₹4306, after the stock gained 1.14% in the post-market trading session. The equity traded within a wide intraday range, reaching a high of ₹4489 while holding steady against the low of ₹3566.5.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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