Mr. Narendra Kumar, a highly accomplished professional, has served as the Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company since September 16, 2022.
A retired I.A.S. officer from the 1988 batch of the AGMUT Cadre, he is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB), and holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi.
With over 42 years of distinguished service in various sectors of the Government and SBI, he began his career with SBI as a Probationary Officer in 1980.
He has held important roles in Government which include the Constitutional positions of the Administrator of UTs of Daman Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli and State Election Commissioner for Union Territories. He also held important position of Member Administration in NHAI, Government of India.
In Government of Delhi, he has worked as the Financial Commissioner and also held key leadership positions as Commissioner cum Secretary of various departments such as Labour and Employment, Industries, Excise and Entertainment Tax and Development department. He also worked as Secretary Revenue cum Divisional Commissioner and the Managing Director of the Delhi State Financial & Development Corporation.
He was nominee Director on the Board of Konkan Railway while serving in Goa as Secretary Transport. He also worked as Secretary Industries and Commerce and Chairman PPCC in Government of Puducherry.
In addition to his role as Non-Executive Independent Director at the Company, Mr. Kumar currently serves as an Independent Director at SMC Brokers Private Limited and PTC India Limited, further leveraging his extensive governance and leadership experience.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kumar has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to public service and groundbreaking reforms.
In 2001, he was honoured for his outstanding work in labour welfare by Shri Sharad Yadav, the then Union Minister of Labour. In 2017, he was awarded the JP Award for Excellence in Public Service and Administration by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon. Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
Mr. Kumar’s vast experience in governance, administration, and public service continues to enrich his roles as Independent Director, where he brings invaluable strategic insight and leadership to the organisation he serves.
| OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS | ||
| S. No. | Company Name | Designation |
| 1 | SMC Insurance Brokers Private Limited | Independent Director |