Vikas Kaushal Appointed as HPCL CMD
The government has appointed Vikas Kaushal as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a tenure of five years. He replaces Rajneesh Narang, who had been serving as the interim CMD since September 1, 2024. Kaushal, a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in the energy, oil & gas, and power sectors, has played key roles in leading strategic transformations and digital initiatives in major Indian energy companies.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Vikas Kaushal Appointed as HPCL CMD |
Position | Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), HPCL |
Term | Duration 5 years |
Predecessor | Rajneesh Narang (interim CMD) |
Education | – B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Panjab University) – MBA (IIM Ahmedabad) |
Industry Experience | 30+ years in energy, oil & gas, and power sectors |
Past Roles | – MD & Country Head, Kearney India – Global Board Member, Kearney – Advisor to HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, GAIL |
Key Contributions | – Led IOC’s digital transformation – Spearheaded petrochemical diversification at HPCL – Developed net zero plans for BPCL – Implemented corporate planning for NTPC – Led 2 GW+ business expansion in renewables |
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